Sweepstakes, Contests, and Giveaway Laws in Finland

Prize promotions in Finland: regulations and legal requirements for contests and sweepstakes

In Finland, prize promotions are subject to several regulations, including the Consumer Code and the Lottery Act. Both competitions and prize promotions linked to chance are permitted, and as from 2011, also promotions involving an obligation to buy.

When holding a competition in Finland, special attention should be given to the methods of communicating the initiative (for which there are specific guidelines) and to privacy aspects.

👉 Did you know that even a foreign company can organise a competition in Finland, but to do so, it must have a specific corporate privacy policy in place (called “rekisteriseloste”).

For all companies interested in promoting products or services in Finland, we provide complete assistance for:

• Prize promotions
• Gift With Purchase Promotions
• Trade incentive
• Trade incentives

Our services for managing international prize promotions include:

• A preliminary feasibility study
• Consultancy on the promotional mechanics in compliance with the specific regulations of the country
• Dealing with the paperwork in compliance with the regulations
• Checking the communication material according to the provisions of the law
• Tax consultancy concerning the prize events
• Consultancy on Privacy

Promosfera supports companies in organizing and managing international contests, sweepstakes, and promotional campaigns in countries all over the world.
To date, we have managed prize promotions in more than 85 countries worldwide. 🌍

We provide legal assistance, local know-how, and compliant terms and conditions in line with local laws and regulations.