AI Issue 10 2017

Acquisition International - October 2017 33 Excellence With a Global Presence SFM Corporate Services is an independent corporate service provider with offices in Dubai, Switzerland, Republic of Seychelles and Hong Kong. We spoke to Alexander Matthew as we discuss the company being featured in 2017 Global Excellence Awards and Most Outstanding for Corporate Services in the UAE, as well as exploring the secrets behind the firm’s continuing success. n industry leader in providing corporate services, SFMhas perfected the company formation process. The company is able to assist its clients by incorporating companies in various locations worldwide, whilst also ensuring that the newly combined entity is fully compliant with corporate laws and practices, in each and every jurisdiction. Alexander explains how it feels to feature in these awards, along with telling us what she attributes to the company. “Here at SFM, we are very proud to have been awarded the title of Most Outstanding for Corporate Services in the UAE by Acquisition International. We work hard to deliver services to our clients and take pride in what we do, so it feels great to be rewarded and recognised for our diligent work. “Specialising in offshore and onshore company formation and setting up corporate bank accounts for these entities, showcases our global presence. As a Swiss regulated entity, our firm offers a range of corporate services to facilitate the incorporation process in over 20 jurisdictions. This versatility is key to the company’s success.” Being a client-focused firm, the company works hard to keep its customers updated with various events within the industry. Alexander tells us how this is essential for not only the company, but also for its clients, as the market is ever evolving and up to date solutions are integral. “Essentially, we strive to provide our clients with the most up to date information on our industry. As we work on a daily basis with over 20 jurisdictions worldwide, the environment in which our clients are forming their companies and setting up their corporate bank accounts is constantly changing. It is therefore critical for us to remain in the know to provide our clients with current information, along with the most appropriate solutions to any issues that may arise during the process of their company’s incorporation or corporate account opening procedure. “Through our website prospective, clients are just a few clicks away from beginning the setup of their entities and corporate bank accounts. Also, we have worked hard to simplify the process of ordering these services across our range of jurisdictions. Potential clients are also invited to chat directly with SFM’s experienced members of staff via the chat Company: SFM Corporate Services Contact: Alexander Matthew Address: Opal Tower, Burj Khalifa Street, Office 605 PO Box 128846 Business Bay Dubai, UAE Phone: +97 1 4 356 2000 Website: www.sfmcorporate.com ExcellenceWith a Global Presence A 1710AI25 functions on our Websites, providing clients with free consultations and invaluable information.” Vital to the success of the company, SFM has marked itself out as the best possible option for clients within the market. Alexander explains what makes the company stand out, noting three things in particular, its reputation, its understanding of its clients, and its customer response to client questions. “Ultimately, our business distinguishes itself in the industry through many different ways. Firstly, SFM is a member of several reputable associations, which provides our clients with a guarantee that we are fully compliant with laws and regulations in the different jurisdictions in which we incorporate companies. “Secondly, we recognise that understanding a client’s profile is critical to making smart decisions for their future and ours. Hence, SFM’s professional team follows a strategic process to determine what is in our client’s best interest in order to identify the best opportunities for each of them. “Finally, we have streamlined the company formation and corporate bank account ordering process via our websites. Clients can find the information that they require on our websites, and if they have a particular question, they can pose it directly to our team through our live chat. This ensures that the client can make clear decisions that pertain solely to their business.” Looking ahead, Alexander predicts what the future holds for SFM, mentioning how it intends to grow, and expand the areas it works in. Continuing to work on and developing its banking network, Alexander believes that going forward the company can establish itself as a market leader, ensuring it is providing the best solutions for all its clients’ needs. “Excitingly, SFM intends to continue to grow in the future, with new offices being planned in more cities around the world. Moreover, we will be looking to work with more jurisdictions in order to meet the growing demands of our clients and expand their opportunities. Also, we will continue to work on and develop our banking network to ensure that we can provide the best solutions for all of our client’s business needs. Moving forward, we have an exciting future ahead of us and look forward to persisting in our efforts to provide the best onshore and offshore corporate services internationally.”