Nov 1, 2024
Acquisition of own shares refers to a situation where a company acquires its own shares from its shareholder voluntarily for consideration by agreement between the parties. The Companies Act gives a very free hand to the acquisition of own shares. On the other hand...
Oct 29, 2024
There are usually two main ways to dispose of a business, either by selling the shares in the company or by selling the business. However, there is no single right way to do a generation transfer or a business sale. Due to liability issues, it is common that if...
Oct 21, 2024
If the deceased spouse is survived by a surviving heir, the widow is protected in that the widower always retains undivided possession of the common home and its movable property. The widow is entitled to retain undivided possession of this part of the estate even if...
26 May 2020
You can save a significant amount on inheritance tax by ensuring the right considerations are included in your will. In Finland, anyone can inherit up to €30,000 tax-free. A spouse, on the other hand, can inherit up to €120,000 tax-free. Inheritance can also be divided among multiple beneficiaries. It is advisable...