TMF Group expands into Saudi by acquiring Proven’s corporate services business

TMF Group, a provider of compliance and administrative services, has announced the acquisition of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), corporate services, corporate immigration and visa services divisions of Proven, a business outsourcing organisation in the Middle East.

Since its establishment in 2009, Proven has been at the forefront of enabling businesses to operate seamlessly in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern regions, including the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt and Kuwait. It has since expanded to cater to international markets while maintaining its reputation as a trusted partner for organisations looking to streamline their operations.

With a decade of experience, Proven’s team brings expertise, advanced technology and a modern service delivery model to help their partners achieve maximum value creation. The strategic acquisition enables Proven to support inbound business from TMF Group’s 125 offices globally while expanding its corporate services value chain.

Meanwhile, TMF Group will benefit from integrating Proven’s regional corporate services businesses into its existing global infrastructure.

As a result, TMF Group will open a new office in Riyadh, and build on the existing Saudi clients.

On announcing this acquisition, TMF Group’s head of EMEA Frank Welman commented: “Proven has demonstrated significant success in the region and this acquisition represents a milestone in TMF Group’s expansion strategy.

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a jurisdiction full of potential and this transaction will enable us to add high-quality service capabilities to TMF Group’s portfolio in the Middle East, where we already have a reputable presence in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. We look forward to welcoming 57 of Proven’s talented employees to the TMF Group’s MEA team after the transaction closes.”

Stewart Adams, TMF Group’s market head of Middle East and Africa stated: “The acquisition of part of Proven’s business will add a physical presence in a new jurisdiction to TMF Group’s global footprint, enhancing TMF Group’s service offering to international corporates looking to invest and operate in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The acquisition is a fundamental part of a continuing growth story for TMF Group and demonstrates strategic intent to develop and grow its global corporate services and HR business. PROVEN adds high-quality capability to TMF Group’s portfolio of services in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region, helping it to increase its share of this fast-growing market.”

Proven CEO, Omer Saleem, commented: “Saudi Vision 2030 aims to build a business ecosystem that sustains and supports the growth of the private sector, and corporate services are an integral part of this ecosystem. Today, both Proven and TMF Group are at a maturity level that allows for maximum value creation in the country.

Saudi’s private market is in urgent need of the next level of corporate services that can help existing firms keep pace with regulatory and compliance needs. Our partnership with TMF Group is perfectly timed, foreseeing the next level of growth that the Kingdom is envisaging in the near future.”

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