Christelle Rouanet

SFM Corporate Services, an international business formation and corporate services provider led by Managing Partner Christelle Rouanet, has been named Corporate Service Provider of the Year in the United Arab Emirates at the 2024 Corporate INTL Global Awards. The recognition reflects the firm's standing as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and companies establishing and administering their operations in the UAE and beyond.

SFM Corporate Services specialises in company registration and ongoing corporate administration across more than fifty jurisdictions, delivered through a highly digitalised platform. Its services cover on-shore, mid-shore and off-shore company formation and registration, assistance with bank account opening, accounting, auditing and filing, virtual office and mail management, and legal and compliance support. The firm also handles company renewal, migration and dissolution, giving clients a single point of contact for the full life cycle of their corporate structures.

From its network of offices, which includes a base in Dubai alongside locations in Geneva, the Seychelles and Hong Kong, the firm serves clients across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and the GCC region. Its Dubai presence places it at the centre of one of the world's most dynamic business hubs, where international entrepreneurs increasingly look to establish a regional foothold. The firm reports more than fifteen years of operational experience and a customer satisfaction rate of ninety-nine per cent, reflecting a consistent focus on service quality and responsiveness.

As Managing Partner, Christelle Rouanet leads the firm's corporate services offering, overseeing the delivery of company formation and compliance solutions to a global client base. The firm's model combines technology with hands-on advisory support, allowing clients to incorporate and manage entities efficiently while remaining compliant with local requirements in each jurisdiction. This blend of digital convenience and professional guidance has become central to its appeal among founders, investors and established businesses alike.

SFM Corporate Services has been recognised by a number of industry bodies over recent years, and being named Corporate Service Provider of the Year in the United Arab Emirates at the 2024 Corporate INTL Global Awards adds to that record. The accolade affirms the firm's role, under Christelle Rouanet's leadership, as a dependable partner for cross-border company formation and corporate administration in one of the Middle East's leading commercial centres.