AI Magazine Issue 8 2018

24 Acquisition International - Issue 8 2018 Founded in 1987, Eurofast is a boutique professional services company that provides compliance reporting, transaction and M&A advisory, and accounting and payroll services to its global client base. In April, Acquisition International Magazine named Eurofast among the winners of the 2018 Global Excellence Awards with the title of Best Boutique Professional Services Company in South East Europe. Inspired by their success, we endeavoured to take a look at the company that has, year on year, been recognised as one of the world’s premier advisory firms. ut of its headquarters in Cyprus, Eurofast has – over its 28-year history – grown to become one of the world’s finest corporate and tax advisory firms. Now located in over 21 cities across the Middle East and South East Europe, it has established itself as a ‘one-stop shop’ for investors and companies alike who are seeking expert advice and professional solutions. From the outset, Eurofast has sought to provide best-in-class services and reinforce its position as the ‘local expert’ in Europe. This is, by all regards, no small achievement in a sector notorious for its fierce competition. Eurofast’s competitive edge lies in its ability to serve clients efficiently and effectively the utilisation of its vast and diverse workforce. A single office can consist of sixty individuals from a plethora of backgrounds and industries, such as finance, law, and consultancy. This variety ensures that clients get the best possible solution to their problem, that is comprehensive, diligent, and practical. Eurofast hold a simple ideal at the heart of their operations - an eagerness to delight their clients. By holding this as their end-goal, Eurofast adopt a proactive approach to client interaction, making sure that value for money is achieved along with ROI. In Eurofast’s words “we go to extraordinary lengths to delight, not satisfy”. In their mind, satisfying the customer is only the minimum requirement to stay in business. Company: Eurofast Address: Cypress Centre, 5, Chytron Street, P.O. Box 24707, Nicosia, 1302, Cyprus Website: www.eurofast.eu Telephone: 00357 22 699 222 European Experts in Tax and Corporate Advisory Services O 1805AI19 Accompanying this need for productivity and excellent customer service, is a focus on exclusivity, innovation, flexibility and accountability. Using these as the foundation for the entire business, Eurofast have experienced swift growth, and – more importantly – a reputation for outstanding customer service, that is constantly evolving with the latest developments in the industry. To give a recent example, they have advised companies on the complexities of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which carries heavy fines for non-compliance. Eurofast’s team of lawyers and IT consultants are perfectly placed to provide training, data mapping, and gap analysis services. Since 2006, Christodoulos Damianou has acted as Executive Director for the South East Europe and Middle East regions of Eurofast. Acting officially as the Director of International Tax, Christodoulos has 25 years’ experience in tax consulting, working alongside local, regional and multinational companies. A regular speaker at international conferences, he is a recognised authority in the tax industry. Similarly, the Director of Regional Operations, Maria Savva, acts to implement Eurofast’s business development strategy to find new business opportunities and revenue streams. In the decade since, Eurofast has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades that mark is apart from their globally-based competitors. For several years, the firm has been awarded back to back recognition as a ‘Tier 1 Tax Transactional Practice’, and – on several occasions – been named ‘Best Tax Planning Adviser’. The recognition from AI Magazine’s Global Excellence Awards only acts to reinforce a position that is already widely known in the tax industry. If you want an outstanding quality of service delivered by world-leading experts, look no further than Eurofast. “If you want an outstanding quality of service delivered by world-leading experts, look no further than Eurofast.”