Terms and Conditions
- Purpose and Scope of Application
1.1. These Terms of Business are intended to govern the business relations between Private Financial Services (“PFSER”) and its clients (“Client”). On the basis of these Terms of Business, PFSER shall provide the Client with various services such as the foundation of companies (“Company”) and some additional related services (“Additional Services”) as well as the assistance in relation with the opening of accounts with banks or a non-banking financial services providers (“Bank Account Opening”).
1.2. These Terms of Business shall form an integral part of any agreement concluded between the Client and PFSER on the execution of the PFSER order form either by way of online order or paper form (“Agreement”). By entering into an Agreement with PFSER, the Client accepts these Terms of Business. A price list and a list of services are available on the website of PFSER (www.pfser.com).
1.3. Any Terms of Business which deviate from, contradict or supplement these Terms of Business shall not become a part of any Agreement, unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing between the Client and PFSER.
1.4. In the event of any conflict between the present Terms of Business and any Agreement, the provisions of the Agreement shall prevail over the present Terms of Business.
1.5. PFSER reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time with immediate effect. The Client shall be notified of such amendments by notice in writing. Amendments shall be deemed to be approved by the Client unless PFSER receives a written objection thereto within four weeks from the date of the notice.
- Content and Scope of the Services
Foundation and management of a Company and Additional Services
2.1. PFSER can perform the service of incorporating a Company for the Client, in the jurisdictions specified in the list available on the website of PFSER (www.pfser.com). PFSER can also organize the supply, either by PFSER’s affiliated companies or third parties, of Additional Services such as the supply of nominee directors, nominee shareholders, internet merchant account, company logo, company seal, company rubber stamp, power of attorney, notarization & apostille on documents. Affiliated companies means, in relation to PFSER, a subsidiary or a holding company of PFSER or any other subsidiary of that holding company.
2.2. All Additional Services will be provided on the basis of a specific agreement between the Client and the relevant provider of the Additional Services, except for seals, stamps and logos, notarization & Apostille.
Bank Account Opening
2.3. PFSER can perform the service of assistance in relation with the opening of an account with a bank or another financial service provider (“Bank”), such as a collection account provider, for the Client. In this framework, PFSER may propose to the Client a list of Banks, but it is the Client who is responsible for the choice of the Bank. The Client may choose a Bank either among the list of Banks provided by PFSER or a third party Bank. The successful setting-up of complementary services such as credit cards, chequebooks or internet banking access is not guaranteed and is offered “as is”. The service can only be employed for legal purposes as determined by applicable law.
- Right to refuse services
PFSER reserves the right to refuse any and/or all its services to any Client without giving any reason or explanation thereto, and cannot, under any circumstances, be held responsible for such refusal.
- Legal Advice
Whilst PFSER endeavors to provide true and correct information on all its services, it is not providing legal advice. The Client is responsible for ensuring that he/she has taken all necessary tax and legal advice with regard to the establishment and operation of the Company and for ensuring that the activities will not breach the law of any relevant jurisdiction.
- Legal Purposes
The Client warrants that he/she will not use any of the rights granted in any Agreement for any illegal, obscene, immoral or defamatory purposes and will not in any way bring PFSER into disrepute. The client will not in any way whatsoever use or combine the PFSER name, in whole or in part, for the purpose of trading activities. PFSER reserves the right to cooperate with any official investigating authority if required in relation to any allegations of impropriety against the Client.
- Anti-Money Laundering and Due Diligence
The Client shall provide PFSER with such information as PFSER considers necessary in order to ensure that the Company complies with applicable legislation on anti-money laundering and due diligence. The Client is responsible for ensuring that the information provided to PFSER is correct. The client also represents to PFSER that assets or funds introduced to a Company do not represent either directly or indirectly the proceeds of a crime or other illegal activity. In order to enable PFSER to meet its legal obligation, the Client shall keep PFSER fully and promptly informed of any changes in the beneficial ownership, shareholding and officers of the company. Beneficial owners indicated by the Client shall sign a “form A” as requested in the Agreement. The client shall immediately inform PFSER of the nature of the activities of the company and seek PFSER’s prior written consent before making any material changes to those activities.
- Obligations of the Client
Due diligence documentation may include the provision to PFSER of, without limitation : original certified copies of identity documents, a proof of legal domicile no older than 3 months, a banker’s reference letter, certified copies of corporate documentation, and certified translations where applicable. Any certification must be done in accordance with the requirements of the applicable jurisdiction and as per PFSER’s instructions if any. The Client is obliged to provide the requested due diligence material prior to the commencement of PFSER services.
- Fees and Payment Terms
In General
8.1. The Client agrees to pay the fees charged by PFSER. PFSER schedule of fees can be found in the price list available on the website of PFSER (www.pfser.com). In addition to the fees mentioned on the website, the Client agrees to pay any out-of-the pocket expenses in particular, but not limited to, those incurred in convening or attending meetings of the directors, shareholders or secretaries, calling or attending any extraordinary general meetings of the company, preparing any forwarding any notice or statement and all other like expenses.
PFSER starts an execution phase only after the receipt of the full payment of the fees. All fees and charges are payable in the currency nominated by PFSER, which is usually Euros. The Client is not authorized to withhold fees and interests due to any service, guarantee or liability-related claims. In the same manner, any right of off-set on the part of the Client is hereby excluded.
Foundation and Management of a Company
8.2. The Client shall owe PFSER a one-time set-up fee for enabling the foundation of a Company in addition to the annual fees. The set-up fee varies according to the jurisdiction and includes a company head office (address), a registered agent and all the documents required for the company to be fully operational from the first day of registration, i.e.: the certificate of incorporation issued by the local registrar; the memorandum and articles of association; the resolution relating to the nomination of director and the distribution of shares; and the share certificate(s).
The annual fee is a one-time charge per year paid upon registration or renewal of registration. It includes the on-going verification that the company complies with local laws as well as the renewal of the head office, of the registered agent and of the governmental charges from the jurisdiction in question. The annual fee is non-refundable.
The Client shall owe PFSER all other fees such as government fees, duties, taxes and other third party disbursements together with Nominee Directors or Shareholders fees and transfer fees, including disbursements and any out-of-pocket expenses.
The Client acknowledges the right of PFSER to review annual fees. Any amendment in the fee structure will be notified to the Client at least one month prior to the commencement of the services for the period to which the fees relate. The client can pay the fees due to PFSER using a valid Visa, Mastercard credit card bearing his/her name, or by bank transfer. Clients who send PFSER a credit card as payment accept that the company bills their credit card for the full amount of the fees and / or expenses, taxes, duties due to PFSER in connection with the service plus any disbursements or out-of-pocket expenses.
Bank Account Opening
8.3. The Client shall owe PFSER a one-time fee for its service regarding the opening of a Bank account. This set-up fee can be changed at any time without prior notice. The set-up fee may be quoted in any currency agreed to by the parties. The client will pay the set-up fee before PFSER begins the performance of the service. The client can pay the set-up fee by any legal means, including through legal counsel. Clients who send PFSER a credit card as payment accept that PFSER bills their credit card for the full amount of the set-up fee for the account they have chosen plus the price of the courier service if requested.
Appointment of a director
8.4. The Client certify that each of the directors to be named on a company in accordance with an order form submitted to PFSER and who has not signed a “Consent to Act as Director” has consented to be a director of the company on its incorporation and that each director who is a natural person has attained the age of 18 years.
Other Introduction Services
8.5. The Client shall owe PFSER a one-time non-refundable fee for PFSER’s introduction and application assistance service with third party service providers. Such fee is paid in respect of PFSER’s service costs only. The Client understands that PFSER will not be part of the relation between the Client and such third party providers. The Client agrees that in the event the Client’s application is accepted, PFSER may receive finder’s fees from such third party providers and the Client expressly renounces claiming the payment of such fees.
- Communication and Instructions
The Client and PFSER may send to each other instructions, notices, documents or any other communication either by mail, e-mail or by fax, PROVIDED ALWAYS, that PFSER may send fee notes by e-mail message attachment. The Client and PFSER shall keep all instructions, notices, documents or any other communication as a matter of proof. Each communication shall be addressed if to PFSER, at its registered office or at such other address as PFSER may by notice in writing notify to the Client from time to time and, if to the Client, at his/her address or at such other address as the Client may by notice in writing notify to PFSER from time to time, including holding mail instructions that shall be agreed upon in writing. So that PFSER may at all times be able to contact the Client should the need arise, the Client agrees to inform PFSER immediately upon changing his/her address and e-mail address or telephone/fax number.
- Data Protection
PFSER, its directors, employees or agents, are required to handle data with confidentiality. Despite all security precautions, data including e-mail electronic communications and personal financial data may be accessed by unauthorized third parties when communicated between the Client and PFSER. The Client agrees to use software produced by third parties including, but not limited to, browser software that supports a data security protocol compatible with the protocol used by PFSER.
- Legal Incapacity
The Client shall bear the risk of any damage arising from any lack of legal capacity of his/her person and his/her attorneys or other third parties, unless such incapacity has been communicated to PFSER in writing.
- Liabilities
12.1. Without prejudice to any specific provision, any damage resulting from the error or omission of PFSER, its directors, employees or agents shall be borne by the Client, unless PFSER, its directors, employees or agents has acted with gross negligence or fraud or any other liability that cannot be excluded pursuant to applicable law. PFSER will not be liable for any loss sustained as a result of any mechanical breakdown, strike, delay or failure of any staff, manager or caretaker to perform their duties.
12.2. Any damage whatsoever caused by or arising from, directly or indirectly, the error, failure, negligence, act or omission of any other person, system, institution or payment infrastructure shall be borne by the Client.
12.3. PFSER cannot be held responsible if the Additional Services cannot be set up. PFSER’s liability regarding Additional Services is strictly limited to a duty of care in selection, instruction and supervision of its affiliated companies or any other third parties.
12.4. Damage or loss resulting from the use of postal services, telegraph, telex, facsimile, telephone, other means of communications or means of transportation, especially loss resulting from delay, misunderstanding, mutilation, abuse by third parties or duplication of copies, shall be borne by the Client, unless PFSER has acted with gross negligence.
12.5. PFSER cannot be held responsible either in the event of a breakdown of any of the communication means necessary for the performance of its services under this Agreement or for any mail or calls received for the purposes of its services under this Agreement. Further, PFSER takes no responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of fax instructions, including failed or incomplete transmission or loss.
12.6. In the specific case of a Bank account opening, PFSER is a third party to the relationship between the Bank and the client. Therefore, under no circumstance can PFSER be held responsible of the relationship between the Bank and the Client. PFSER has no authority to act and does not purport to act as an employee, representative or officer of any Bank and/ or to sign on behalf or otherwise incur any liability of any sort on behalf of any Bank.
- Duration, Termination and Suspension of Services
In General
13.1. Any Agreement lasts for the period stated in it and will then automatically be extended for successive periods equal to the length of the initial term. In all other aspects, any Agreement will automatically renew on the same terms and conditions. Either PFSER or the Client can terminate any Agreement at the end date stated in it, or at the end of any extension or renewal period, by giving at least two months written notice to the other. Termination shall be without prejudice to any rights or liabilities of any party either arising prior to termination or arising in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to termination. The right to immediate termination for good cause remains unaffected.
13.2. In case of violation of applicable laws or the present Terms of Business by the Client, PFSER may terminate any Agreement with immediate effect, including any Agreement regarding Additional Services provided by PFSER’s affiliated companies or third parties. In such a case the Client must take all necessary actions to replace any position being vacant in any Company as a consequence of any such termination and it is explicitly agreed that PFSER cannot be held liable for any damage following such an immediate termination.
Foundation and Management of a Company
13.3. Any Agreement for the operation of a company is for one complete year. In the event that the Client terminates the Agreement or requests PFSER to transfer the management of the Company to another agent or corporate service provider or to liquidate the Company, PFSER will not transfer or liquidate the Company until all outstanding disbursement, expenses and/or fees (including but not limited to, government fees, duties, taxes and other third party disbursements together with Nominee Directors or Shareholders fees and a transfer fee of € 750.00) have been paid in full.
As soon as the Company has been founded and is registered within the relevant jurisdiction, the Client undertakes to sign the mandate agreement in favour of PFSER that is attached to the present Terms of Business. PFSER may refuse to forward to the Client the corporate documents relating to the Company as long as the mentioned mandate agreement is not signed.
The Client will receive a full refund of the set-up fee minus courier charges if the following three conditions are met: (i) PFSER is not able to incorporate the Company for the Client AND (ii) PFSER has received all the necessary documents duly completed by the Client, including a copy of the client’s valid identity document which has been authenticated according to the exact instructions of the Agreement on the Swiss banks’ code of conduct with regard to the exercise of due diligence and any document which PFSER has requested from the Client, such as but not limited to utility bills not older than 3 months, his/her curriculum vitae, a bank reference letter AND (iii) the request for the refund is made within 60 days of payment of the set-up fee by the Client.
Bank Account Opening
13.4. The service ends with the opening of the account by the Bank and all relations thereafter are between the Client and the Bank.
Any Client can decide to cancel his/her application in the 7 calendar days following his/her application for the opening of a bank account. The Client will receive a full refund of the set-up fee minus courier charges if the following three conditions are met: (i) The Bank with the assistance of PFSER is not able to open for the Client an account AND (ii) PFSER or the Bank has received all the necessary documents duly completed by the Client, including a copy of the client’s valid identity document which has been authenticated according to the exact instructions of the Agreement on the Swiss banks’ code of conduct with regard to the exercise of due diligence and any document which PFSER has requested from the Client, such as but not limited to credit card statement, utility bills, work contract, certificate of incorporation or other evidence of the economic origin of the funds. This is the only case in which refunds are offered. No refunds will be offered, for any reason, if the client decides to cancel his/her/its application after 7 calendar days.
- Severability
If any term or condition contained herein is or may become under any written law, or is found by any court or administrative body or competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, prohibited or unenforceable then such term or condition shall be ineffective to the extent of such illegality, voidness, invalidity, prohibition or unenforceability. The remaining terms or conditions herein shall remain in full force and effect.
- Assignment
To execute the services, PFSER reserves the right to engage subcontractors who are within its authority. Rights and obligations of the Client resulting from any Agreement can only be transferred to third parties with the written consent of PFSER.
- Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Dubai International Financial Centre. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Contact:
PFSER CONSULTING-FZCO
Dubai Silicon Oasis, DDP,
Building A1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
