About the Finnish language.
Finnish is one of the two official languages of Finland, alongside Swedish, and an official language of the European Union. It is a Uralic language, closely related to Estonian and distantly related to Hungarian, and is written in the Latin alphabet with the letters ä and ö.
Finnish builds long words with suffixes and has many grammatical cases, so translations need rewriting rather than word-for-word rendering. Longer words can also affect layouts. Many Finnish official documents are bilingual. Tell us which language your document is in, or whether it is both. Ä and ö are separate letters and matter in names. We keep them exactly as written.
Finnish to English is usually personal, civil, academic and company documents. English to Finnish is usually business, technical and marketing content.
Common Finnish documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates and police clearance certificates. A certified translation is available for these. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Our Finnish translation services.
A comprehensive range of Finnish language services for businesses, legal professionals, government bodies, and individuals.
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Finnish document translation
Accurate translation of written materials including contracts, reports, correspondence, and marketing content.
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Finnish website and software localisation
Adapting websites, applications, and digital platforms for Finnish-speaking audiences, including text, interface elements, and supporting content.
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Finnish interpreting
Professional oral interpreting in Finnish, available in consecutive and simultaneous formats for meetings, hearings, conferences, and events.
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Finnish voice-over
Multilingual voice recording for video and audio productions requiring Finnish language delivery.
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Finnish subtitling
Accurate, timed Finnish subtitles for films, corporate videos, e-learning content, and broadcast media.
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Finnish desktop publishing
Formatting and layout services for print and digital materials translated into Finnish, ensuring a professional finished product.
Certified, legal and business Finnish translation.
Certified Finnish translation
Premium Lingua provides certified Finnish translation services for documents requiring official recognition. Our certified translations are produced by experienced, qualified native-speaking linguists and meet the accuracy, cultural, and technical standards required for legal, academic, immigration, and official purposes.
Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates and police clearance certificates. Requirements differ between courts, embassies, universities and immigration authorities, so tell us where the Finnish translation will be submitted and send any written instructions you have. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Finnish legal translation
Legal translation into and from Finnish requires specialist knowledge of legal terminology, document conventions, and the specific requirements of the relevant legal system. Each project is assigned to a linguist with the right language pair and subject expertise, and managed by a named project manager.
- Contracts, agreements, and commercial negotiations
- Court pleadings, motions, and legal filings
- Patent applications and intellectual property documents
- Legal correspondence including letters and emails
- Expert witness reports and legal opinions
- Regulatory filings and licence applications
Finnish government translation
Premium Lingua provides Finnish translation services for government agencies, public sector bodies, and organisations working in regulated or government-related environments. Our linguists have experience handling the specific terminology, formatting requirements, and confidentiality standards that government translation demands.
Client materials are handled under confidentiality requirements, with access restricted to the people who need them to deliver the service, and our privacy framework is designed around the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Finnish business document translation
For businesses operating in or engaging with Finnish-speaking markets, clear and accurate communication is essential. Share previous translations, glossaries or approved terminology before we start, so your Finnish content stays consistent across projects. Our business translation services cover:
- Marketing materials including brochures, adverts, and promotional content
- Financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements
- Company policies, procedures, and internal guidelines
- Business contracts and commercial agreements
- Business correspondence including emails and letters
- Product catalogues, technical specifications, and datasheets
- Human resources documents including job descriptions and employee handbooks
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