ALBIS Leasing has been providing German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with more financial freedom for more than 30 years. When capital flows present hurdles to acquiring essential equipment, leasing provides a practical alternative for SMEs – and this is where ALBIS comes in. The company is a holding company, incorporating four operational companies offering a range of lease financing services for vehicles, capital goods, and rental properties. ALBIS tailors leasing agreements to match customers’ needs, and its digital process quickly delivers appropriate leasing solutions and calculates agreements. The company aims to be the single-source provider for all business leasing needs, and the innovation and speed with which it delivers solutions is a driving force in its success. ALBIS Leasing’s expansive portfolio gains a competitive edge on banks in Germany and the Netherlands which complement the company’s product lineup with banking services and refinancing solutions. The company’s financing activities are balanced by a comprehensive risk-management system and regulated by Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority. The organisational structure of ALBIS Leasing is diversified into individual service companies, and IT solutions and sales activities are centralised and integrated. The company now plans to expand into the food service industry and payment solutions sectors. The CFI.co judging panel was impressed with the simplicity of the company’s online system, and the breadth of the services it offers. The judges present ALBIS Leasing with the 2018 award for 2018 Best Online SME Leasing Solutions (Germany).