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Establishing a Company

In our free counseling sessions, you'll have the opportunity to discuss your business idea with our experts and receive assistance on how to refine your concept into a profitable venture.

In the establishment counseling, you can, for example receive:

  • guidance on creating and developing a business plan
  • advice and contacts for arranging financing
  • recommendations for selecting the appropriate business structure

More information and tools for starting a company from Yritystulkki and the Guide to Entrepreneurship (Uusyrityskeskus, 2025).

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Antti  Tuomaala
Antti Tuomaala

Business Specialist, Start-up Advisory, Business Transfers

Expert in the Hospitality and Restaurant Sector, Licensing and Legislation

Antti has extensive experience in managing tourism industry companies and their processes. He has advised both start-up and established businesses in the tourism and restaurant sectors for many years, and he has a strong understanding of the industry’s licensing requirements and legislation.

Antti can help you with matters related to starting a business—regardless of the industry—in both English and Finnish.

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antti.tuomaala@lappeenranta.fi
040 065 8203

Jukka Roilas
Jukka Roilas

Business Advisor, Start-up Consulting

Extensive expertise in service business and service design

Jukka has over 10 years of experience in leadership roles and entrepreneurship. He provides advice to both new and existing businesses. As a procurement officer, he also communicates information about the City of Lappeenranta’s procurement opportunities.

Jukka can assist you with matters such as starting or developing a business, as well as participating in public tenders.

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jukka.roilas@lappeenranta.fi
040 631 4526