About VNL Toimisto

VNL Toimisto (derived from Vietnamilaiset lakipalvelut) is a professional legal and administrative service provider based in Helsinki, Finland. We act as a legal bridge between Finland and Vietnam, helping our clients navigate complex paperwork so they can focus on their lives and businesses.

Expertise You Can Trust

The company was founded by Melkko Nguyen (Lawyer Nguyen Thi Kim Yen), a member of the Vietnam Bar Federation with over 15 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and finance. Our team includes experienced lawyers and professional accountants operating in both Finland and Vietnam to provide practical solutions and minimize legal risks.

Our Core Services

We provide comprehensive solutions for individuals, investors, and businesses:

  • Visas & Administration: We optimize visa applications, handle deportation appeals, and manage the legalization of documents. We also support procedures for Vietnamese citizen IDs (CCCD) and public services in both countries.
  • Business Support: From registration and daily operations (tax, payroll, management) to closing a business in Finland or Vietnam. We have specialized expertise in the F&B sector.
  • Property & Legal Affairs: We handle real estate transactions in Vietnam remotely, international wills and inheritance, and family law matters including marriage, divorce, and overseas adoption.

Why Work With Us?

At VNL Toimisto, we prioritize listening and careful planning combined with decisive action. We understand the language and cultural barriers the Vietnamese community faces in Finland, and we are here to provide clear, effective guidance to ensure our clients’ peace of mind.


Your bridge between two worlds

VNL Toimisto is a consulting firm specializing in cross-border administrative and legal solutions. We bridge the gap between Finland and Vietnam, providing the local expertise needed to navigate international regulations with precision and transparency.

Dual-market presence
With offices in Helsinki and Vietnam, our team provides direct, on-the-ground support to ensure your interests are protected across both borders.
Our mission
We are dedicated to providing seamless administrative convenience, ensuring that every client in Finland can enjoy a secure and well-supported life, just like at home.
VNL Toimisto office at Sörnäistenkatu 2, Helsinki: the building entrance, the office and the client lounge

Nguyễn Thị Kim Yến (Melkko Nguyen)

Lawyer of the Vietnam Bar Federation, founder of VNL Toimisto

Lawyer Nguyen Thi Kim Yen (Melkko Nguyen) is the founder of VNL Toimisto and a member of the Vietnam Bar Federation. With over 15 years of experience spanning accounting, auditing, and legal practice, she is a trusted authority in both the Vietnamese and Finnish markets.

Specializing in complex cross-border immigration, FDI investment, and asset management, Lawyer Kim Yen draws on her academic background in both countries to deliver practical, risk-minimized solutions for clients.

Nguyễn Thị Kim Yến (Melkko Nguyen)

Meet our legal and business experts

A dedicated team of lawyers, accountants, and consultants committed to your success across borders.

  • Nguyễn Thị Bích Hậu

    Nguyễn Thị Bích Hậu

    Lawyer

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    Lawyer Nguyễn Thị Bích Hậu is a reputable expert in cross-border marriage and divorce, with more than 20 years of experience and thousands of international marriage cases handled. She also has a strong background in finance and banking, with 10 years of experience in asset recovery, secured asset handling, and enforcement.

  • Phạm Anh

    Phạm Anh

    Public service specialist

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    Public service specialist Phạm Anh graduated in International Business (Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Finland) and has 4 years of experience as a legal assistant, directly participating in civil and commercial cases in Finland and Vietnam. Phạm Anh supports clients with personal documents, representing clients with hospitals, schools, Kela, unions, and handling tourist, work and marriage visa applications, working with Vero, Tulli, Migri, and Poliisi. He also works beyond the Finnish market in import–export logistics and the CrossFund project.

  • Trần Thị Thanh Nga

    Trần Thị Thanh Nga

    Lawyer

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    Lawyer Trần Thị Thanh Nga has over 15 years of experience in wills and inheritance, land-use rights transfer and assets attached to land, handling real estate transactions when buyers or sellers are absent in Vietnam, debt recovery, and civil–commercial disputes. She is knowledgeable in finance and banking and always provides fast and effective legal solutions.

  • Lưu Khang Anh

    Lưu Khang Anh

    Lawyer

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    Lawyer Lưu Khang Anh has more than 10 years of experience in establishing, operating, and M&A of enterprises in Vietnam, especially in investment licensing and FDI enterprise management. He is well-versed in tax, customs, insurance, food safety, labor safety, contract law, and credit–mortgage mechanisms.

  • Hannes Repo

    Licensed legal counsel (Finland)

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    Hannes Repo is a Licensed Legal Counsel in Finland and has completed the Finnish Bar Examination (Asianajajatutkinto). He holds a Master of Laws (OTM) degree from the University of Helsinki. His professional authorization is publicly registered in Finland's Register of Licensed Legal Counsel (Oikeudenkäyntiavustajaluettelo). He has experience providing legal assistance to private individuals and businesses in dispute resolution, litigation, immigration law, criminal law, corporate law, and contract law.

  • Nguyễn Thị Thu Hiền

    Translator

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    Nguyễn Thị Thu Hiền is a legal appraisal specialist at the Ministry of Justice. She has accompanied VNL Toimisto in completing the Finnish law translation project for foreigners and has provided on-site interpretation at events such as Vietnam Day 2025.

  • Nguyễn Thành Việt

    Auditor

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    Auditor Nguyễn Thành Việt is the Director of VIET&PARTNERS and the audit partner of VNL Toimisto in Vietnam. He has nearly 20 years of experience in business consulting, tax and insurance handling, financial reporting, and auditing for Vietnamese and FDI enterprises. In 2023, Việt worked with Lawyer Nguyễn Thị Kim Yến and legal assistant Phạm Anh to advise the management of CF Singapore fund and CF Vietnam on capital contribution, international payments, and corporate audits.

Trusted by clients in Finland and Vietnam

Hear directly from individuals and businesses who have navigated cross-border legal and administrative processes with VNL Toimisto.

Good, enthusiastic, quick responses, answers all questions promptly.

Ha Linh, Crabbistudio

Very attentive and dedicated service, response time is promptly ensured. Personal information is absolutely confidential. The information provided is accurate and highly practical. Staff work in a professional manner.

Tuyết Nhi, Helsinki

Documents prepared carefully. Prepared my family for the presentation and interview thoroughly and smoothly. Fast, dedicated service. We still use it in Finland.

Nguyễn Thanh, Vantaa

Good, meticulous, quickly answers customers' questions.

Lee Kuan, Karishop

Contact us

Mon–Fri 9:00–15:00, Helsinki time