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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.

At a glance

Standard hourly rate: €250 + VAT

Consultations are scheduled and paid in advance

Fixed or lump-sum fees available when scope is clear

Legal aid (oikeusapu) handled where eligibility applies

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 Matter Indicative Fee (excl. VAT) Notes Immigration proceedings and related correspondence From €1,000 – €1,500 Includes 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 registrations From €1,800 + VAT (if applicable) + official registration fees Pricing depends on company type and scope. Official authority fees are billed separately. Structured applications Agreed case-by-case Requires initial paid consultation Ongoing legal coordination Monthly or project-based Defined 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.