TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Purpose and Scope of Application

1.1. These Terms of Business are intended to govern the business relations between OFFSHORE CORPSERVE (“OFFSHORE CORPSERVE”) and its clients (“Client”). On the basis of these Terms of Business, OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE on the execution of the OFFSHORE CORPSERVE order form either by way of online order or paper form (“Agreement”). By entering into an Agreement with OFFSHORE CORPSERVE, the Client accepts these Terms of Business. A price list and a list of services are available on the website of OFFSHORE CORPSERVE (https://www.offshorecorpserve.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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE.

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. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE receives a written objection thereto within four weeks from the date of the notice.

2. Content and Scope of the Services

Foundation and management of a Company and Additional Services

2.1. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE can perform the service of incorporating a Company for the Client, in the jurisdictions specified in the list available on the website of OFFSHORE CORPSERVE (www.Offshore CorpServe-offshore.com). OFFSHORE CORPSERVE can also organize the supply, either by OFFSHORE CORPSERVE’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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE, a subsidiary or a holding company of OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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, OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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.

3. Right to refuse services

OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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.

4. Legal Advice

Whilst OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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.

5. 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE into disrepute. The client will not in any way whatsoever use or combine the OFFSHORE CORPSERVE name, in whole or in part, for the purpose of trading activities. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE reserves the right to cooperate with any official investigating authority if required in relation to any allegations of impropriety against the Client.

6. Anti-Money Laundering and Due Diligence

The Client shall provide OFFSHORE CORPSERVE with such information as OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE is correct. The client also represents to OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE to meet its legal obligation, the Client shall keep OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE of the nature of the activities of the company and seek OFFSHORE CORPSERVE’s prior written consent before making any material changes to those activities.

7. Obligations of the Client

Due diligence documentation may include the provision to OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE’s instructions if any. The Client is obliged to provide the requested due diligence material prior to the commencement of OFFSHORE CORPSERVE services.

8. Fees and Payment Terms

In General

8.1. The Client agrees to pay the fees charged by OFFSHORE CORPSERVE. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE schedule of fees can be found in the price list available on the website of OFFSHORE CORPSERVE (https://www.offshorecorpserve.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.
OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE, 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE using a valid Visa, Mastercard credit card bearing his/her name, or by bank transfer. Clients who send OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE in connection with the service plus any disbursements or out-of-pocket expenses.

Bank Account Opening

8.3. The Client shall owe OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE a credit card as payment accept that OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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.

9. Communication and Instructions

The Client and OFFSHORE CORPSERVE may send to each other instructions, notices, documents or any other communication either by mail, e-mail or by fax, PROVIDED ALWAYS, that OFFSHORE CORPSERVE may send fee notes by e-mail message attachment. The Client and OFFSHORE CORPSERVE shall keep all instructions, notices, documents or any other communication as a matter of proof. Each communication shall be addressed if to OFFSHORE CORPSERVE, at its registered office or at such other address as OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE from time to time, including holding mail instructions that shall be agreed upon in writing. So that OFFSHORE CORPSERVE may at all times be able to contact the Client should the need arise, the Client agrees to inform OFFSHORE CORPSERVE immediately upon changing his/her address and e-mail address or telephone/fax number.

1. Data Protection

OFFSHORE CORPSERVE, 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE. 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE.

1. 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE in writing.

2. Liabilities

12.1. Without prejudice to any specific provision, any damage resulting from the error or omission of OFFSHORE CORPSERVE, its directors, employees or agents shall be borne by the Client, unless OFFSHORE CORPSERVE, its directors, employees or agents has acted with gross negligence or fraud or any other liability that cannot be excluded pursuant to applicable law. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE cannot be held responsible if the Additional Services cannot be set up. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE’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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE has acted with gross negligence.

12.5. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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, OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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, OFFSHORE CORPSERVE is a third party to the relationship between the Bank and the client. Therefore, under no circumstance can OFFSHORE CORPSERVE be held responsible of the relationship between the Bank and the Client. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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.

3. 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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, OFFSHORE CORPSERVE may terminate any Agreement with immediate effect, including any Agreement regarding Additional Services provided by OFFSHORE CORPSERVE’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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE to transfer the management of the Company to another agent or corporate service provider or to liquidate the Company, OFFSHORE CORPSERVE will not transfer or liquidate the Company until all outstanding disbursement, expenses and/or fees 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE that is attached to the present Terms of Business. OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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) OFFSHORE CORPSERVE is not able to incorporate the Company for the Client AND (ii) OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 code of conduct with regard to the exercise of due diligence and any document which OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE is not able to open for the Client an account AND (ii) OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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. 

4. 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.

5. Assignment

To execute the services, OFFSHORE CORPSERVE 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 OFFSHORE CORPSERVE.

6. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore. 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 in Singapore.