SFM IN PRESS
May 2015 - SFM wins the Independent Corporate Service Provider of the Year – UAE Award.

We are very proud to have been awarded the title of Independent Corporate Service Provider of the Year –
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.
A Swiss regulated entity, SFM offers a range of corporate services to facilitate the incorporation process in over
20 jurisdictions.
We specialise in offshore and onshore company formation and setting up corporate bank accounts for these
entities globally. Therefore, we are able 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. 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 functions on our Websites, providing clients with free consultations and invaluable information.
Our industry is constantly evolving, which urges us to consistently adapt our services and policies. This keeps
us market relevant and ensures that our international staff remain knowledgeable in all aspects of our field.
This guarantees that our clients are kept updated of any changes that could potentially affect them or their
businesses.
With laws regularly being changed or adapted, our industry can be a volatile one. Plus, with the Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) working diligently to strive for transparency of tax affairs
and the effective exchange of information between jurisdictions, this past decade has seen many changes in
our industry.
However, SFM has always remained mindful of the laws and regulations regarding the prevention of international money laundering and we implement strict risk control procedures within our corporate process. We
believe that our due diligence processes are in our clients’ best interests and thus we undertake extensive
compliance checks for all of our clients, while still maintaining a commercial appreciation of the practicalities
of business. SFM also holds licenses with different risk intelligence companies in order to effectively conduct
our due diligence policies, as we remain dedicated to delivering best business practice standards in a lawful
environment.
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.
We have recently established a new branch of our company that specialises in onshore and free zone company formations within the UAE. With operations being conducted from our Dubai office, we are able to offer
incorporation opportunities in more than 15 different zones within the jurisdiction of the UAE . Once clients
opt for onshore and/or free zone UAE incorporations, we are able to assist them with the UAE residency visa
process for themselves, their families, and their businesses employees. This growth within our company
demonstrates our willingness and ability to adapt to the market and meet client’s demands.
Prizes such as the Offshore Excellence Awards demonstrate to the industry and our client, the legitimacy of
the businesses that are nominated and chosen as the award winners. Additionally, thanks to Acquisition International’s meticulously monitored nomination, judging, and selection process, the prizes are given solely on
a merit basis. This encourages healthy competition between business competitors and fuelling development
within our industry.
SFM has become a reputable market leader, recognised for its company formation services and bespoke
offerings. We have likely been awarded this title because we have consistently been able to provide clients
with the opportunities to build their businesses upon a solid platform to engage in commercial activities across
the world. This is as well as a tap into emerging and developed markets from business-friendly environments.
Moreover, through our Websites we have been able to simply the process of understanding and ordering
offshore and onshore company set ups and all that these entail, ultimately facilitating the company formation
procedure for our clients.
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. 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.
Thank you for awarding us the Independent Corporate Service Provider of the Year – UAE award! We look
forward to persisting in our efforts to provide the best onshore and offshore corporate services internationally.