Belgian companies sit at the heart of European trade flows. Ports, logistics corridors, industrial clusters and service businesses rely on predictable working capital, credible bank instruments and lender confidence. When structures are weak, capital is slow, expensive or unavailable. When structures are clear and bankable, funding tends to follow.
Financely provides trade finance consulting for Belgian corporates that want bank ready structures, not generic pitches. The team has more than 23 years of experience in structured trade and commodity finance, with over EUR 3 billion of annual volume facilitated through banks, private lenders and specialist funds.
Belgium is a trading country. Mid market industrials, metals traders, food processors, logistics groups and service providers all depend on reliable cross border payment and risk mitigation tools. Traditional overdrafts are rarely enough for seasonal orders, long supply chains or commodity price swings.
Structured trade finance allows Belgian companies to:
The problem is that most corporates do not have the internal bandwidth to map out structures, compare lender appetite and translate operational reality into bankable term sheets. That is where a focused consulting mandate adds value.
Financely focuses on Belgian mid market and upper mid market clients that already have product, customers and turnover, but lack the right funding structure. We work alongside management, treasury and relationship banks rather than trying to replace them.
To keep engagements defined and predictable, we offer two clear productized structuring mandates for Belgian clients. Each has a fixed scope, clear deliverables and a documented process.
This service focuses on exporters and contract driven businesses with predictable receivables from rated buyers, trading houses or large distributors.
This service is aimed at commodity traders, industrials and distributors that hold inventory in Belgium or nearby hubs and want to monetise that stock through structured facilities.
For more detail on structured commodity finance and related tools, see our overview here: Structured Commodity Finance.
While each engagement is specific, Belgian clients often come to us for help with situations such as:
The goal is not to create complexity for its own sake. It is to define a structure that a conservative credit committee can approve, while still giving the client enough flexibility to trade.
Our process is straightforward and suited to busy management teams.
Many Belgian companies approach their house bank first, receive a quick informal answer and assume that the market has spoken. In practice, several factors sit behind a negative or conservative response. Internal country limits, sector concentration, risk appetite and mandate scope can all restrict what an individual bank can offer.
A trade finance consulting mandate steps back from a single lender view. We start with the flows and assets in your business, then design a structure that fits those flows. Once the structure is clear, it becomes easier to identify which credit platforms, in Belgium or abroad, are best placed to support it.
If you are a Belgian exporter, importer or distributor with meaningful turnover and recurring trade flows, a structured review of your trade finance options can unlock capital and reduce friction with lenders. The first step is to move away from generic requests for credit and toward a precise structure that speaks the same language as credit committees.
Financely helps Belgian companies scope, structure and present trade finance facilities that align with how banks and private credit funds underwrite risk, while keeping management focused on running the core business.
Share your trade flows, facilities and constraints, and our team will outline where structured trade finance can add value and which productized structuring service fits best.
Request A Trade Finance ReviewWe typically work with Belgian companies that already have established turnover and recurring trade flows. As a guide, clients often have annual revenue in the tens of millions of euros or more, although the right fit depends on transaction complexity and lender appetite rather than a single threshold.
We work alongside your existing banks where possible. The objective is to present bankable structures that your current lenders or new lenders can support through their own approval processes. Financing is always provided by regulated institutions, not by Financely itself.
Yes, provided the underlying business is sound. A decline often reflects structure, presentation or internal limits rather than a blanket statement about the company. We review the reasons given, redesign the structure where appropriate and then target lenders that are more likely to have appetite for your risk profile and sector.
Disclaimer: Financely provides trade and structured finance consulting and acts as advisor and arranger via regulated partners. Financely is not a bank and does not take deposits or custody client funds. Any financing, instruments or facilities are subject to lender underwriting, credit approval, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, legal documentation, perfected security and internal risk limits. Nothing on this page constitutes investment advice, an offer of securities or a commitment to arrange funding in any jurisdiction. The content is intended for a professional audience only.
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Thank you for considering working with us. A nominal fee of US$500 is required upon completion of each form. This fee covers the time and effort we invest in reviewing your submission and crafting a thorough proposal. We receive numerous inquiries and prioritize those that carry this fee, ensuring serious applicants receive prompt attention.
Tap into solutions like letters of credit, bank guarantees, and payment facilitation. We address the challenge of global transaction risk through structured strategies that foster cross-border growth. Complete the form to unlock streamlined funding aligned with your commercial objectives.
Submit a RequestAccess non-recourse funding for infrastructure, renewable energy, or other capital-intensive ventures. We mitigate capital constraints by isolating project assets and focusing on risk management. Provide your details to receive a structure that drives growth and maximizes returns.
Submit a RequestSecure financing for business or real estate acquisitions. We ease transaction hurdles by reviewing cash flow, synergy opportunities, and exit plans. Complete the form for a customized proposal that supports your strategic investment objectives.
Submit a RequestFinancely assists banks facing Basel III pressures by distributing trade finance deals and providing collateral for letters of credit. We reduce capital burdens while preserving client relationships and fostering service expansion. Submit your request to optimize your trade finance offerings.
Submit a RequestOnce we receive your submission, our team will review your information to determine feasibility. If eligible, you will receive a proposal or term sheet within 1–3 business days. Visit our FAQ and Procedure pages for more information.
Disclaimer: Financely provides financing based on due diligence and feasibility. Approval is not guaranteed, and past performance does not predict future outcomes. All terms are subject to review. Financely primarily assists with structuring and distribution. Qualified parties carry out the project if the client approves the proposal.
Financely advises growth-focused businesses on accessing capital by introducing their opportunities to professional investors. Financely is not a securities broker or dealer. Where appropriate, engagements are coordinated with regulated broker-dealers, investment banks, legal counsel, and other specialists.
Financely does not solicit, offer, or accept orders to buy or sell securities and makes no assurance regarding capital-raising outcomes.
Services are strictly business-to-business. Financely does not provide personal finance, consumer credit, or retail advisory services.
Advisory services are reserved for post-revenue companies that recognize the time and resources required for professional underwriting.
All mandates start with an RFQ. We review submissions, issue a brief Go/No-Go memo, and where bankable, release a Term Sheet that leads to funding. We arrange capital across Senior Secured, Unitranche, Second Lien/Mezzanine, Preferred Equity, and Gap Solutions. We do not process deals by email or chat.
Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Confirmations, Receivables Finance, and Inventory Lines with control.
Funding arranged for trade flows with instruments sized to your cycle and aligned to delivery and settlement.
Move forward to secure working capital and keep goods moving. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting for funding.
Limited or non-recourse structures for energy and infrastructure with lender-ready materials.
Funding solutions aligned to project cash flows with credible covenants and conditions to reach notice to proceed.
Advance the file to termable status. Submit the RFQ so we can underwrite and secure funding.
Debt and Preferred solutions anchored on cash flow, Quality of Earnings, and clear closing mechanics.
Funding across senior, unitranche, and preferred to match stable cash flows and acquisition timelines.
Get financed on workable terms for closing. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting.
Acquisition, development, bridge, and refinance with lender-ready packs and third-party reports managed.
Funding calibrated to DSCR, leverage, and tenancy with terms designed to close.
Move to a financeable package. Submit the RFQ to initiate underwriting for funding.
KYC and Source of Funds required. Engagements are best-efforts and subject to underwriting. Preference for operating companies with meaningful revenue. See our FAQ and Procedure.
Financely Inc. (“Financely”) provides corporate-finance advice and is wholly owned by Aurora Bay Trust, a trust formed under Bahamian law, together with its authorized affiliates. Depending on deal structure, jurisdiction, and local rules, engagements may be carried out through Financely Group LLC, a non-deposit-taking, non-banking financial company; Ashford Capital Advisory LLC; or another related entity.
Financely and its affiliates are not registered as securities broker-dealers and do not execute securities transactions or hold client funds or securities. When a mandate involves the purchase or sale of securities and a registered intermediary is required, any orders are introduced to and executed by one or more independent U.S. broker-dealers registered with the SEC and FINRA. Those broker-dealers are solely responsible for trade execution, custody, and related regulatory obligations. Nothing in this material constitutes an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any security or to engage in any specific transaction. Before engaging Financely Group LLC, Ashford Capital Advisory LLC, or any affiliate, you are responsible for confirming that such engagement complies with your own legal, regulatory, tax, and other requirements. In the United States, certain advisory activities may be conducted in reliance on exemptions available under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, including the “foreign private adviser” exemption where applicable. Our services and regulatory status may vary by jurisdiction and by transaction type.
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