Register of bankruptcies and restructurings

The register of bankruptcies and restructurings contains the details on the debtor's identity and the bankruptcy or corporate restructuring matter. The information of both private citizens and companies is entered in the register. The information in the register is public.

Information is stored in the register for the courts and authorities, supervising the interests of creditors, and safeguarding the interests and rights of third parties.

The information in the register can be viewed in the open insolvency register . Use of the service is free of charge.

Who can order an extract from the register?

The register of bankruptcies and restructurings is intended for public use. Anyone can order official extracts and certificates from the register.

An extract includes all currently valid bankruptcy and corporate restructuring proceedings. A certificate states that there is no bankruptcy or corporate restructuring.

If there are entries in the register, the extract can be issued in Finnish or Swedish. If there are no entries, the certificate will be issued in three languages: Finnish, Swedish and English.

Order the extract electronically or with the application form

Order the extract conveniently through LRC's electronic service. Using the electronic service requires strong authentication. The extract or certificate is free of charge.

If you are unable to use the electronic service, use LRC's application form (PDF). Complete the application carefully and send it to us by one of the following methods:

• Through the Suomi.fi/messages service (Legal Register Centre > Register services).
• By email to [email protected]. We recommend the Ministry of Justice's secure messaging service . Enter your email address into the service and register it. You will then be sent an email link that will take your message securely to its recipient.

By post to Legal Register Centre/YOR, PO BOX 157, 13101 Hämeenlinna, Finland.

You can also order the extract by calling our customer service, tel. +358 29 56 65693.

You can also send a free-form written application to the LRC. Such applications must contain all of the information requested on LRC's above-mentioned application form.

Delivery of the extract

You can get an electronic extract quickly from the electronic service. You can choose delivery to Suomi.fi Messages or by post. If you order the extract by another method, it will normally be delivered by email.

Further information

• Act on the Register of Bankruptcies and Restructurings (137/2004) (in Finnish)
• Bankruptcy Act (120/2004)
• Restructuring of Enterprises Act (47/1993)
• Privacy statements (in Finnish)