Change of Ownership

Business Transfer and Ownership Change Services support you in buying or selling a business, as well as planning ownership changes and generational transitions. Acquiring an existing business is a practical and effective way to become an entrepreneur or grow your operations on an established foundation.

You’ll have access to the Osuva Business Transfer Marketplace, along with expert guidance and up-to-date insights – from business valuation to finding the right successor. 

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Osuva Marketplace for Business Transfer
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Experts at your side from start to finish

Succeed in a Change of Ownership

A change in ownership or a generational transition takes careful planning and time. We’re here to support you every step of the way – whether you’re buying, selling, or planning a generational transfer. We also help you take the leap into entrepreneurship by acquiring an existing business or its operations.

With the Osuva online ownership transfer service and Marketplace, you’re supported every step of the way. You can:

  • Assess your company’s readiness for sale and start the process smoothly
  • Evaluate your readiness to buy and move forward with support from Business Joensuu experts
  • Estimate your company’s value using easy-to-use calculators
  • Explore businesses for sale

Ownership changes and generational transitions often involve tax and legal considerations. Through our networks, you’ll find the right experts to support you.

Talk to one of our experts.

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Planning to sell your business?

Prepare early and maximise your company’s value

If selling your business is on the horizon in the coming years, it’s worth starting preparations well in advance. With our Business Sale Readiness Coaching, you’ll ensure your company is fully prepared for sale – and positioned to achieve the best possible outcome.

Learn more about the Business Sale Readiness Coaching and apply to join the next group below.

Coaching

Business Sale Readiness Coaching
Coaching on Thursdays 22.10., 29.10., 5.11. and 12.11.2026 at 12.30 - 16.00. Follow-up and expert meeting on Thursday 26.11.2026 at 12.30 - 16.00.
Joensuu
Preparation for Business Sale, Business Value Growth, Sale Readiness, Business Sale, Peer support and networking

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Jouko Piirainen
Jouko Piirainen
Business Specialist
Transfer of ownership, acquisition, sale of companies, takeover, stock exchange, business transaction, share acquisition, generation change, Estonia
jouko.piirainen@businessjoensuu.fi
jouko.piirainen@businessjoensuu.fi
+358 400 264 434 +358 10 419 8059
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Juha Saastamoinen
Juha Saastamoinen
Business Specialist (Municipal responsibilities: Tohmajärvi, Joensuu)
Financing, investments, development, growth, transfer of ownership, acquisition
juha.saastamoinen@businessjoensuu.fi
juha.saastamoinen@businessjoensuu.fi
+358 50 382 5503 +358 10 419 8061
Heli Hirvonen
Heli Hirvonen
Development Manager (Municipal responsibilities: Heinävesi, Joensuu)
Services of a start-up company, investments, development, financing, transfer of ownership
heli.hirvonen@businessjoensuu.fi
heli.hirvonen@businessjoensuu.fi
+358 400 956 178 +358 10 419 8053
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Jouko Piirainen Business Specialist

Transfer of ownership, acquisition, sale of companies, takeover, stock exchange, business transaction, share acquisition, generation change, Estonia

+358 400 264 434 +358 10 419 8059

Juha Saastamoinen Business Specialist (Municipal responsibilities: Tohmajärvi, Joensuu)

Financing, investments, development, growth, transfer of ownership, acquisition

+358 50 382 5503 +358 10 419 8061

Heli Hirvonen Development Manager (Municipal responsibilities: Heinävesi, Joensuu)

Services of a start-up company, investments, development, financing, transfer of ownership

+358 400 956 178 +358 10 419 8053

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