Is a Finnish limited company a legal person separate from its shareholders?
A limited company is a legal person separate from its shareholders and comes into existence through registration. Shareholders are not personally liable for the company's obligations.
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- Limited Liability Companies Act, chapter 1 section 2
- Acts
- Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act
- Checked
- 2026-10-01
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