Time-based charging or fixed price
Hourly rate
Our fees are determined based on the hours worked, the quantity and quality of each assignment. Factors such as the difficulty of the work, its urgency, and the value or importance of the benefit in question may also be considered.
The standard hourly rate is €220 plus VAT (25.5%) (€276.10). The minimum billable period is fifteen (15) minutes. Unless otherwise agreed, we invoice according to the standard hourly rate of €276.10 per hour (VAT included).
Fixed price
A fixed price can also be agreed with the customer for the performance of the assignment. The examples below show the most typical assignments where a fixed price can be agreed, as well as a general description of the content of the service.
Real estate in Spain
The commission for the assignment is based on the tax-free purchase price of the property:
The service includes the entire property transaction process:
- Legal review of the property
- Reservation and/or negotiation, preparation and signing of preliminary contract and deed of sale
- Notarization of the transaction
- Notifications to the Land Register
- Preparation of tax returns and payment of taxes
- Transfer of electricity and water contracts
- If necessary, dealing with the bank and property management office
Inheritance case where the estate includes property in Spain
The price of the assignment depends on whether the estate has already been settled in Finland or whether the assignment covers the inheritance process in both countries:
Depending on the case, the service includes, among other things, the following measures:
1. In Finland
- Inheritance registration and distribution of inheritance, as well as possible partitioning
- Preparation and confirmation of Spanish powers of attorney at the Digital and Population Information Agency (DVV)
- Ordering certificates regarding the heir and the estate shareholders from DVV
2. In Spain
- Search for foreign personal identification numbers (NIE numbers)
- Checking the will and life insurance register
- Settlement of the estate and confirmation of the distribution by a notary
- Preparation and payment of tax returns
- Notifications to the Land Register
- Dealing with the bank and property management company
Expenses and Disbursements
All general direct or indirect costs incurred by the Firm in providing the service shall be borne by the Client. The Client shall also be responsible for paying any expenses – whether advanced by the Firm or not – with third parties or authorities (taxes, notaries, registries, translators, experts, court agents, administrators, etc.).
Legal expenses insurance and legal aid from state funds
We always check whether the client has legal expenses insurance. We file a legal expenses claim with the insurance company on behalf of the client and ensure that the insurance covers the costs incurred.
Legal expenses benefit is usually included in a private individual's home insurance and typically covers a large portion of the legal expenses incurred in the case, excluding the deductible.
In the case of private individuals, we also determine whether the client is entitled to legal aid from state funds. If the client is entitled to legal aid, our office's fee is determined in accordance with the decree on the grounds for legal aid.