Business-related Issues

The Faroese Board of Appeal handles complaints related to business issues. The jurisdiction is broad and covers a wide range of issues, such as decisions made by the Faroese Vehicle Administration regarding driving licences, decisions by the Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority regarding the import of dangerous animals, and decisions by the Faroese Environment Agency concerning firearm licences – just to mention a few examples.

In business-related issues, the Faroese Board of Appeal handles complaints about:

Decisions by the Faroese Vehicle Administration pursuant to the Traffic Act
Decisions by the Faroese Safety Authority pursuant to the Occupational Safety Act
Decisions by the Faroese Environment Agency pursuant to the Electricity Production, Transmission, and Supply Act
Decisions by the Telecommunications Authority pursuant to the Telecommunications Act
Decisions by the Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority pursuant to the Food Act, the Aquaculture License Act, the Animal Diseases Act, the Veterinary Practices Act, and the Act on the Import and Keeping of Dangerous Animals
Decisions by the Competition Authority pursuant to the Competition Act
Decisions by the Faroese Agency for Public Works pursuant to the Highways Act and the Act on Expropriation for Aviation Purposes
Decisions by the Postal Authority pursuant to the Postal Services Act
Decisions by the Company Registration Authority pursuant to the Public and Private Limited Companies Acts, the Accounting Act, the Act on Certain Business Enterprises, the Act on Business Foundations, the Business Act, and the Act on Certified Auditors and Audit Firms
Decisions by the Faroese Maritime Authority pursuant to the Regulation on Pilot Licences and Pilotage Exemptions
Decisions by the Insurance Supervisory Authority pursuant to the Insurance Business Act
Decisions by the Faroese Environment Agency pursuant to the Regulation on Firearm Licences
In addition, the Faroese Board of Appeal handles complaints pursuant to the Act on the Employer’s Obligation to Inform Employees of the Terms of Employment

Relevant Considerations

As a general rule, complaints to the Board must be submitted in writing and must be reasoned. It is important that the contested decision and other relevant documents are submitted to the Board. It should also be noted that the deadline for submitting complaints is normally 4 weeks from the date the decision is received. The deadline may be extended in special circumstances if valid reasons are provided.

It is free of charge to file a complaint with the Faroese Board of Appeal. The goal is always to process the complaint as quickly as possible, but in general, it may take around 5 months before the case is fully clarified and ready for decision. As a complainant, you will be kept informed of the progress of your case.

If you are unsure whether a business-related issue can be appealed to the Faroese Board of Appeal or if you have any other questions, you are welcome to contact the Board, which will gladly provide guidance and answer inquiries.

Legal Basis

The rules governing the activities of the Faroese Board of Appeal are laid out in Parliamentary Act No. 147 of 25 November 2021 on the Faroese Board of Appeal and Executive Order No. 161 of 14 December 2021 on the Rules of Procedure for the Faroese Board of Appeal.

The Faroese Board of Appeal

In business-related issues, the Faroese Board of Appeal is usually composed of the Director and two legal jurists. The Board may seek expert advice during the preparation of the case. The Board may seek advice from an expert during the preparation of a case. In addition, the Board may include one or more experts in its composition.

A list of the experts affiliated with the Board of Appeal can be found on the website. Click here to view the experts.

Contact

Appeals to the Faroese Board of Appeal must be sent to:

Føroya Kærustovnur

Undir Hornabakka

Postboks 45

110 Tórshavn

or by email to: fks@fks.fo