How long do I have to make a claim in Finland?
General limitation rules in Finland. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 3 years
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 3 years (from knowledge). 3 years from knowledge, 10-year long-stop.
- Personal injury
- 3 years (from knowledge)
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 2 years. Compensation claims for unlawful termination: generally 2 years from the end of employment.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 3 years (from knowledge)