In a constantly evolving European business environment—where regulatory complexity, labor challenges, and operational costs are on the rise—companies are searching for smarter, more strategic ways to manage their support services. Enter the Service Companies Model, an innovative solution that’s transforming the way businesses operate across the continent.
UniCo Services – The Facility Services Company is leading the way with a modern, scalable approach that blends the efficiency of outsourcing with the control and compliance of internal operations. Whether you’re managing a single site or scaling across multiple regions, this model gives you the operational agility your business needs.
Beyond Outsourcing: The Next Generation of Facility Management
Traditional outsourcing may reduce upfront costs—but it often lacks transparency, flexibility, and strategic alignment. The Service Companies Model goes far beyond that. By creating a dedicated service entity—either as a joint venture or shared service—European businesses can access tax efficiencies, better cost control, and unmatched service quality, all while retaining key decision-making authority.
With UniCo Services, the approach is personalized, compliant with local laws, and built for long-term success.
Joint Ventures: A Powerful Partnership That Gives You More
Imagine having your own service company that is tailor-made for your organization—but without the administrative burden. That’s what joint ventures with UniCo Services offer: a smart, co-owned business structure that manages services like cleaning, maintenance, security, catering, and more.
Why Joint Ventures Work So Well in Europe:
- Tax Optimization Across Europe, tax laws vary significantly. Creating a separate legal entity for service delivery can unlock valuable tax advantages. These structures are fully compliant but allow for efficient cost allocation and fiscal benefits.
- Operational Oversight Without Micromanagement With a joint venture, you stay in the driver’s seat. You participate in key decisions, maintain transparency, and steer performance standards—while UniCo Services handles the day-to-day management.
- Stable Budgets, Predictable Costs Say goodbye to unpredictable outsourcing costs. With a joint venture service company, you benefit from cost stability and financial clarity, with service packages designed around your budget.
- Expertise You Can Rely On Each function—whether it’s HVAC, landscaping, or kitchen operations—is handled by industry veterans. We bring decades of know-how to ensure smooth, cost-efficient service delivery.
Shared Services: One Hub. Unlimited Efficiency.
Shared service entities are another way to reap the benefits of the Service Companies Model—ideal for businesses operating multiple facilities or departments.
Why Shared Services Deliver Results:
- Efficiency Through Consolidation Pooling service functions into one centralized hub drives major cost savings. This model minimizes duplication, centralizes oversight, and makes service delivery seamless across your sites.
- Better Coordination Across Borders Whether you operate in France, Spain, Germany, or beyond, shared services streamline your support functions into one integrated operation—without sacrificing local relevance or compliance.
- Built-in Flexibility Expand or adjust services with ease as your business grows. There’s no need for renegotiations or complicated outsourcing agreements.
- Specialist-Driven Service Every service within the shared model is led by experts in that domain. Your cleaning is handled by hygiene pros. Your catering? Managed by culinary specialists. All under one roof.
What Services Can Be Covered in the Service Companies Model?
Whether you choose a joint venture or a shared service structure, here’s what we can integrate:
- Facility Management – Building systems, HVAC, lighting, repairs, and upkeep
- Cleaning and Sanitation – Deep cleaning, disinfection, waste disposal, janitorial services
- Security Services – On-site security, surveillance systems, emergency readiness
- Catering and Hospitality – Cafeteria operations, event catering, vending solutions
- Grounds and Exterior Maintenance – Landscaping, façade cleaning, snow removal
With UniCo Services, all these can be bundled into a single, streamlined operation.
Compliance Made Easy: Navigating the European Regulatory Landscape
Europe’s regulatory environment is diverse and demanding. The Service Companies Model helps businesses stay compliant by structuring services in a way that aligns with national labor laws, tax codes, and union regulations. Whether it’s GDPR, environmental directives, or employment law—UniCo Services ensures your service company is on the right side of the law at all times.
How the Model is Built: A Simple, Powerful Process
Creating a service company with UniCo Services is straightforward, strategic, and stress-free.
1. Needs Assessment
We analyze your business structure, operational goals, and facility requirements.
2. Strategy and Setup
We create the legal framework for your service company—handling incorporation, tax structuring, and compliance from start to finish.
3. Launch and Transition
We manage the full rollout, onboard staff, transition processes, and ensure services run seamlessly from day one.
4. Performance Monitoring
Real-time dashboards, regular audits, and transparent reporting keep you informed and in control.
Custom, Scalable, and Built for Your Business
Every Service Company is designed around your specific needs. Whether you’re a logistics hub in the Netherlands, a retailer in Italy, or a corporate campus in Germany, we build a model that scales with you—efficiently and flexibly.
Why the Service Companies Model Wins Over Traditional Outsourcing
| Feature | Traditional Outsourcing | Service Companies Model |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Transparency | Often unclear | Fully transparent |
| Fiscal Efficiency | Limited | Highly optimized |
| Operational Control | Minimal | Shared governance |
| Customization | Generic services | Fully tailored |
| Scalability | Complex & costly | Seamless and flexible |
| Compliance & Localization | Challenging | Built-in, by region |
A Proven Model for European Success
More and more companies across Europe are choosing this model to:
- Streamline cross-border operations
- Reduce facility costs
- Ensure service consistency
- Increase stakeholder control
- Align with local governance and labor laws
Whether you operate in one country or ten, UniCo Services designs your solution with scalability, efficiency, and compliance at the core.
Real-World Impact: Success Through Structure
A manufacturing company in Germany was struggling with fragmented service contracts, rising costs, and inconsistent cleaning quality. After switching to a joint venture service company with UniCo Services, they reduced their facility management costs by 22%, improved service quality ratings, and centralized their entire FM function under one structure.
Similarly, a retail chain across Southern Europe adopted the shared services model. The result? Improved employee satisfaction, 18% operational savings, and rapid scalability as they opened five new locations—all with the same service company.
Focus on What You Do Best—Leave the Rest to Us
One of the most valuable benefits of the Service Companies Model is freedom. By transferring non-core operations—such as catering, cleaning, or maintenance—to a specialized service entity, your leadership team can focus on growth, innovation, and core business development.
With UniCo Services at your side, you’re not just outsourcing. You’re building a smarter operation.
Why Choose UniCo Services?
UniCo Services – The Facility Services Company is more than just a provider. We’re your operational partner—helping you unlock efficiency, reduce costs, and drive performance.
Here’s What Sets Us Apart:
- Pan-European Expertise With deep regional knowledge, we ensure every service company is tailored to its legal and cultural context.
- Decades of Facility Services Experience From retail and logistics to pharma and manufacturing, we’ve managed thousands of facilities with industry-leading results.
- Built-In Technology We leverage smart tools for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and service optimization.
- Sustainable Practices ESG isn’t an afterthought—it’s at the heart of how we deliver every service.
Let’s Build the Future of Facility Services—Together
If you’re ready to take control of your operations, improve compliance, reduce costs, and scale across Europe with confidence, it’s time to embrace the model built for modern business.
UniCo Services – The Facility Services Company delivers exactly that.
Let’s talk about what a Service Company could look like for your business.