Supporting your company in internationalisation
Business Espoo offers advice on international issues like legal -, EU financial - and IPR advice. We also help you with the problems of the EU internal market, international recruitment and development of the commercialisation of innovations as well as foreign trade documents. Please contact us. We help your company succeed abroad.
We provide internationalisation advisory services and, when needed, refer you to our expert network of legal and financial specialists. We offer international networking opportunities, for example through targeted investor events and digital platforms.
We provide a wide range of advisory services to support companies in their internationalisation. We offer personalized guidance on matters such as legal issues, EU funding, and IPR. We also advise on EU internal market challenges, international recruitment, development situations related to the commercialization of innovations, and foreign trade documentation. Get in touch with us, we will help your business go global.
Our experts coach our clients on internationalization matters. Learn more and book an appointment with our business advisors.
What stage is your company at?
Internationalization is not a single project but an ongoing process. Choose the option that best describes your company or contact an expert directly.
Advisory services for international matters
Enterprise Europe Network provides free advisory services(external link, opens in a new window), including:
- country and market information
- Invest in–related matters
- finding cooperation partners
- regulatory and market access–related questions
Legal advisory services for international matters
Through the Enterprise Europe Network, the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce offers free general legal advice to SMEs, for example on:
- the impact of EU regulations
- national legislation in different countries
- international contracts and taxation
- public procurement and transport terms
Legal advisory services do not include drafting documents and do not replace the services of law firms.
EU Funding Advisory Services
We provide information on EU funding opportunities and programs and support companies in identifying suitable EU funding schemes. We help businesses assess which funding programs could be applicable to their specific operations.
More information on EU funding advisory services is available on the Enterprise Europe Network website.(external link, opens in a new window)
Intangible assets and IPR in international business
For many SMEs, intangible assets are their most valuable property.
In international markets, intellectual property rights (IPR) issues become increasingly important: protection practices vary by country, and without proper foresight a company may lose its competitive advantage or face unexpected risks.
The European IP Helpdesk(external link, opens in a new window) provides free support to internationalizing SMEs on intellectual property matters.
Advisory services include:
- IP strategy and protection
- practical IP questions via the Helpline service
- training sessions, webinars, and guides
Advice is also available through the Finnish Enterprise Europe Network(external link, opens in a new window). The European IP Helpdesk contact person at the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce can forward your questions to the Helpline on behalf of your company.
EU internal market issues
From a business perspective, the EU internal market does not always function smoothly. Companies may encounter practical barriers even when operating in compliance with EU rules. Advisory services and support channels exist for these situations.
We provide confidential advice to companies on concrete issues and report problem cases to the European Commission without identifying the companies involved. The aim is to simplify and improve internal market legislation and to ensure that companies’ real-life experiences are better taken into account in future policy decisions.
We also cooperate with the SOLVIT network(external link, opens in a new window) if a problem is suspected to result from incorrect application of legislation or, for example, incorrect harmonization of EU law in another EU country. Within the SOLVIT network, issues are resolved through informal cooperation between authorities. In Finland, the service is managed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Foreign trade documents
Foreign trade documents are a routine part of international trade, but requirements vary by country and situation. Chambers of Commerce act as official issuers and certifiers of documents.
The Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce issues foreign trade documents such as:
- certificates of origin
- ATA Carnet customs documents
- certification of commercial invoices and other documents
Depending on the case, the Chamber of Commerce may require supporting documentation to verify the accuracy of the information provided.
Read more:
- https://vientiasiakirjat.fi/(external link, opens in a new window)
- https://www.atacarnet.fi/(external link, opens in a new window)
Contact:
asiakirjatiimi@helsinki.chamber.fi
Tel. +358 9 228601
Contact us!
Do you want to discuss internationalization opportunities for your company? Don’t hesitate to get in touch, and we’ll look at the best way to move forward.
Johanna Niemistö
Senior Advisor, Helsinki Chamber of Commerce+358 9 22860238johanna.niemisto@chamber.fiI provide advice on general internationalization matters and help companies find international business partners through the European Commission’s Enterprise Europe Network.
Advising languages: English and Finnish
Johanna Marin-Hyppönen
Senior Advisor, Helsinki Chamber of Commerce+358 9 22860306johanna.marin-hypponen@chamber.fiI offer the free services of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) to SMEs aiming to internationalize. I assist companies in finding partners abroad and also provide advice on financing related to EU funding programs and Finnish national funding sources.
Advising languages: English, Finnish and Swedish
Mika Lahtinen
Legal Advisor, Helsinki Chamber of Commerce+358 9 22860316mika.lahtinen@chamber.fiAs a legal expert, I specialize in legal issues related to internationalization and provide advice to companies on these matters.
Advising languages: English and Finnish
Maija Kärkäs
Assistant Director, Helsinki Chamber of Commercemaija.karkas@chamber.fiI provide advice on EU law and intellectual property rights and help companies find international business partners through the European Commission’s Enterprise Europe Network.
Advising languages: English and Finnish
Outi Toivanen
Leading Sustainability Advisor, Helsinki Chamber of Commerce+358 45 3518807outi.toivanen@chamber.fiI provide advice on sustainability-related matters and help companies find international business partners through the European Commission’s Enterprise Europe Network.
Advising languages: English and Finnish
Mayumi Shimizu
Senior Business Advisor, Enter Espoo+358 43 8268810mayumi.shimizu@espoo.fiI help international companies and investors discover opportunities in Espoo, from deep tech startups and R&D infrastructure to partnerships and locations.
Focus markets: Japan, Southeast Asia
Focus topics: green chemistry, circular economy, cleantech, food tech, health tech, and smart cities.
Ossi Ritvos
Senior Business Advisor, Enter Espoo+358 40 7451545ossi.ritvos@espoo.fiIntroducing Espoo as a place to grow and succeed, to find new technologies and to work with world’s most innovative companies. Companies and investors working with defence, quantum, space tech, microelectronics or quantum – do not hesitate to contact me!
Callie Saloranta
Growth Advisor, Enter Espoocallie.saloranta@espoo.fiConnecting companies, investors, and innovators with opportunities in Espoo’s deep tech ecosystem. We organize matchmaking events, host international delegations, and actively promote Espoo’s innovation ecosystem globally. Get in touch to learn more.
Focus markets: UK, USA, Nordics