Terms of service

Compliance, Ethics & Governance

Our Commitment

SOMLITE Engineering & Logistics is committed to conducting its business in a lawful, ethical, and transparent manner, in accordance with applicable local regulations and internationally recognised standards.

We recognise that our clients — including international organizations, humanitarian agencies, and contractors — operate under strict compliance requirements. SOMLITE is committed to supporting these requirements through responsible business practices, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Legal Registration & Tax Compliance

SOMLITE Engineering & Logistics is a legally registered entity in Somalia and operates in compliance with applicable national laws and regulations.
 • The company maintains a valid business registration
 • SOMLITE is tax registered and holds a current Tax Compliance Certificate issued by the Federal Government of Somalia
 • All statutory obligations are met in accordance with national requirements

Supporting documentation is available upon request.

Code of Conduct & Ethical Business Practices

SOMLITE operates under a Code of Conduct that sets out expectations for ethical behaviour, professionalism, and integrity across all activities.

Our principles include:
 • Zero tolerance for bribery, corruption, or fraudulent practices
 • Fair and transparent engagement with clients, suppliers, and partners
 • Respect for local communities and stakeholders
 • Compliance with contractual obligations and reporting requirements

All personnel and partners engaged by SOMLITE are expected to adhere to these standards.

Anti-Corruption & Integrity

SOMLITE maintains a firm stance against corruption in all its forms.

We are committed to:
 • Complying with applicable anti-corruption laws and donor requirements
 • Rejecting bribery, facilitation payments, and improper advantages
 • Maintaining transparent financial and operational records
 • Cooperating fully with audits or reviews when required

Any concerns relating to unethical conduct may be raised confidentially and will be addressed appropriately.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

SOMLITE recognises its responsibility to protect the health and safety of its personnel, partners, and the communities in which it operates.

Our approach includes:
 • Risk awareness and safe working practices
 • Compliance with client HSE requirements where applicable
 • Use of appropriate equipment and procedures for operational tasks
 • Environmental responsibility, including proper waste handling and disposal

HSE practices are integrated into operational planning and service delivery.

Operational Risk & Continuity Awareness

SOMLITE adopts a risk-aware approach to operations in complex and challenging environments.

Where required, we support:
 • Operational risk identification and mitigation
 • Incident awareness and escalation procedures
 • Business continuity considerations to minimise disruption

This capability supports our clients’ duty-of-care and operational continuity requirements and is delivered as non-security advisory support.

Supply Chain & Partner Standards

SOMLITE works with suppliers and subcontractors who demonstrate responsible business practices.

We seek to ensure that partners:
 • Operate lawfully and ethically
 • Respect health, safety, and environmental requirements
 • Comply with contractual and operational obligations

Supplier selection considers reliability, compliance, and performance.

Data Protection & Confidentiality

SOMLITE respects the confidentiality of client information and operational data.
 • Information is handled responsibly and shared only on a need-to-know basis
 • Client documentation and operational details are protected from unauthorised disclosure

Sanctions & Restricted Parties

SOMLITE does not knowingly engage with sanctioned individuals, entities, or organisations.

We support compliance with applicable international sanctions regimes and client-specific requirements.

Continuous Improvement

SOMLITE is committed to continuous improvement of its compliance and governance practices.

We regularly review:
 • Internal procedures
 • Client and donor requirements
 • Operational lessons learned

This ensures our practices remain appropriate, proportionate, and aligned with international expectations.

Supporting Documentation

The following documents are maintained and can be provided upon request:
 • Business registration documents
 • Tax Compliance Certificate
 • Banking confirmation
 • Code of Conduct
 • Anti-corruption policy
 • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy

Contact

For compliance-related enquiries, please contact:

SOMLITE - Logistics, Engineering and Resilience
[email protected]
Mogadishu, Somalia