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Pricing & Fees

We believe legal services should be priced clearly, predictably, and without surprises. Below you will find how our fees are structured, when fixed pricing applies, how payments work, and how legal aid (oikeusapu) is handled.

Hourly Fees

Our standard hourly rate for most legal assignments and advisory work is:

€250 + 25.5% VAT

Hourly billing typically applies to advisory work, document review, correspondence, negotiations, and matters where the scope cannot be reliably defined in advance.

Time is billed based on actual work performed. We do not round up unnecessarily, and we explain what has been done and why.

Fixed Fees & Lump Sum Arrangements

In many cases, a fixed fee or lump sum can be agreed once the scope of the matter is clear. This is common in immigration matters, structured applications, and appeals.

Type of MatterIndicative Fee (excl. VAT)Notes
Immigration proceedings and related correspondenceFrom €1,000 - €1,500Includes appeals, responses to authority requests, and other matters initiated by immigration authorities (Migri, ELY Centre); pricing depends on complexity, evidence, and procedural stage
Company formation and registrationsFrom €1,800 + VAT (if applicable) + official registration feesPricing depends on company type and scope. Official authority fees are billed separately.
Structured applicationsAgreed case-by-caseRequires initial paid consultation
Ongoing legal coordinationMonthly or project-basedDefined in a written agreement
Fixed fees are agreed only after a paid consultation, which allows us to understand the facts, risks, documentation needs, and procedural roadmap of your case.

Consultations

Scheduled consultations are billed as a fixed session and must be paid in advance before the appointment takes place.

Consultation fee:
€250 + 25.5% VAT

Consultations are used to assess your situation, explain legal options, identify risks, and determine whether further representation or a fixed-fee arrangement is appropriate.

Invoices & Payment Terms

  • Invoices are issued with a 7-day payment term
  • Consultations must be paid before the appointment
  • Work may be paused if invoices remain unpaid
In longer or complex matters, staged billing or advance payments may be agreed to ensure predictable cost management for both parties.

Legal Aid (Oikeusapu)

In cases where a client cannot afford legal services, representation may be provided under the Finnish legal aid system (oikeusapu), subject to eligibility and acceptance of the case.

Legal aid arrangements are always agreed in advance. Once a matter is accepted under legal aid, the appointed lawyer submits the legal aid application on behalf of the client.

Important: consultations and initial assessments are not covered by legal aid.

What Legal Aid Typically Covers

  • Legal advice related to the accepted matter
  • Preparation of documents and submissions
  • Correspondence with authorities and opposing parties
  • Representation in court or administrative proceedings

Transparency & Agreement

Before any substantial work begins, fees, billing method, and expected scope are explained clearly. We do not start significant assignments without mutual understanding of costs and responsibilities.

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