Compliance and Certifications

Compliance & Certifications

Our Commitment to Compliance, Integrity, and Operational Standards

SOMLITE Engineering & Logistics is committed to conducting business with the highest levels of transparency, ethics, and compliance with applicable laws and international standards. We understand that our clients — including United Nations agencies, international non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners — require not just capability, but confidence in compliance and risk management.

This page outlines our key compliance credentials, certifications, and policies that support our operational integrity and accountability.

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Legal and Tax Compliance

Company Legal Name:
SOMLITE Engineering & Logistics LLP

Legal Registration:
 • Registered and operating in the Federal Republic of Somalia
 • Official business registration documents are maintained and available upon request

Tax Compliance:
 • Tax Registration Number (TRN/TIN): C0351658IR
 • Current Tax Compliance Certificate issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance – Revenue Directorate
 • Compliance certificate valid through 31 December 2025

These documents demonstrate that SOMLITE meets national legal and fiscal compliance requirements for conducting business in Somalia and internationally.

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Mandatory Legal Documentation

SOMLITE maintains up-to-date records for all of the following:

✔ Company Registration Certificate
✔ Tax Compliance Certificate
✔ Valid bank account information for business transactions
✔ Authorized contact details for procurement and correspondence
✔ Registered email address for official communication

Copies of legal and registration documents can be submitted during vendor onboarding and due diligence processes.

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Operational Compliance Policies

SOMLITE adheres to internationally recognized policies that align with best practices in ethical business conduct and risk-aware operations.

Ethics & Code of Conduct

SOMLITE operates with integrity and ethical behavior at its core. Our Code of Conduct ensures:
 • Compliance with laws and regulations
 • Zero tolerance for corruption or bribery
 • Transparency in financial and contractual dealings
 • Respect for human rights and diversity

Anti-Corruption Policy

SOMLITE maintains a formal anti-corruption policy that:
 • Prohibits bribery, facilitation payments, and unethical incentives
 • Applies to all employees, partners, and agents working on behalf of the company
 • Supports whistleblower reporting and internal compliance reviews

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Our HSE approach focuses on:
 • Safe workplace practices
 • Transportation and logistics risk mitigation
 • Reduction of environmental impact in operational areas
 • Compliance with client safety protocols and site guidelines

Risk Awareness & Continuity

SOMLITE integrates risk awareness into planning and delivery. This includes:
 • Operational risk assessments
 • Business continuity planning support
 • Emergency response coordination practices

These policies help ensure that our work is conducted safely, responsibly, and with due regard for personnel, partners, and project outcomes.

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Certificates & Standards

SOMLITE maintains copies of relevant certificates and registrations that demonstrate compliance and readiness, including:

✔ Tax Compliance Certificate (Federal Ministry of Finance – Revenue Directorate)
✔ Company Registration Certificate
✔ Banking Documentation for Authorized Transactions
✔ Internal policy documents relevant to operational risk and compliance (provided upon request)

Optional / Recommended Certificates:
While not currently held, Somlite is in the process of aligning with additional standards that are beneficial for international procurement, including:
 • ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
 • ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management)
 • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)

These align with global best practices and can be shared as supporting policy documents during formal contract evaluations.

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Data Protection & Confidentiality

Somlite respects the confidentiality of client information and maintains internal procedures to protect:
 • Client data
 • Contractual information
 • Personal employee information in accordance with applicable privacy principles

Confidentiality agreements can be entered into upon request.

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Supplier Onboarding & Documentation Availability

Somlite is prepared to provide the following during onboarding or procurement review:
 1. Certified copies of legal registration
 2. Valid tax compliance documentation
 3. Banking proof for payments and verification
 4. Contact information for procurement and contract correspondence
 5. Relevant internal policies related to compliance, HSE, and ethics
 6. Project delivery evidence (reports and photos where permitted)

These documents serve to fulfill mandatory vendor registration requirements on platforms such as UNGM, WFP Supply Chain portals, UNOPS eSourcing, and partner NGO procurement systems.

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Contact Compliance Support

For any procurement requests, vendor registration assistance, or to request copies of compliance documentation, please contact:

[email protected]
+252 61 293 6739 / +252 61 293 6740
 Mogadishu, Somalia