Civil suits address disputes over rights and duties between individuals or legal persons or against the state or other public bodies. The parties in a civil suit can thus be individuals, organizations, institutions or the Icelandic state.

Inheritance tax is payable to heirs on funds accruing to them.

International protection is for those who have reason to fear persecution in their home country. They get a residence permit valid for three years.

Applications for international protection must be submitted in person in Iceland.

To receive a pension, or other income-related payments, correctly paid out, you must submit information about your income.