“Client”: the owner(s) of the business or the person(s) authorized by the owner(s) who have requested Conseil Avocate to provide services to the owner(s) or authorized person(s) of the business and, in the case of more than one owner or person, such owners or persons jointly and severally.
“Client Designated Persons” means all persons who may be appointed, designated or act as a director, alternate director, secretary, manager, partner, trustee, protector, bank signatory, other agent, power of attorney holder, administrator, registered agent, or provider of a registered office, address for legal services or registered shareholder of the Company.
“Council Lawyer” means Law firm specializing in expatriation and taxation – Paris, Dubai, Montreal”.
“company”: any company, trust, foundation or other legally recognized structure established and/or administered by Conseil Avocate.
“person” means any person, firm, corporation or other entity, whether incorporated or unincorporated.
“Services” means, but is not limited to, company formation, management, administration, registered agent, company secretary, appointed directors or shareholders, introduction of banks or brokers, trustee services, consultancy services and other related services provided by Conseil Avocate to its client’s company.
A. Conseil Avocate reserves the right to cease providing services and to cease acting without notice for any client if the client is or becomes a debarred person or engages in any illegal or prohibited activity. Debarred persons include those who have been imprisoned or convicted of a criminal offense, persons proven to have acted fraudulently or dishonestly in civil proceedings, and persons who have acted in a manner that demonstrates moral turpitude. Illegal or prohibited activities include illegal or other activities related to money laundering, receiving the proceeds of drug trafficking, terrorist or criminal activities, or trading with countries that have been debarred by banks and financial institutions from time to time.
B. Business activities not approved by Conseil Avocate include, but are not limited to, industrial espionage, trade in arms, human beings, human or animal organs, biological substances or nuclear materials, pornography, gambling and any other purpose illegal under the laws of any place of incorporation or establishment of the company or the place where it carries on business, or any other purpose deemed unacceptable by Conseil Avocate.
A. The client agrees to pay the negotiated and agreed fees for services invoiced by Conseil Avocate or one of its affiliated companies upon receipt of an invoice from Conseil Avocate in this regard. The fees are set out in the fee schedule published by Conseil Avocate, which may be amended from time to time.
B. The Client agrees to pay Conseil Avocate in advance all fees, customs duties, license fees, or customs fees of any kind relating to the Company. Conseil Avocate shall not be liable for any penalties, fines, or other liabilities incurred by the Client or the Company, and the Client accepts full responsibility for paying them and indemnifying Conseil Avocate against any liability in this regard.
C. If the Client fails to immediately pay invoices issued by Conseil Avocate, the Client authorizes Conseil Avocate to deduct fees, direct costs and other charges from any account or fund under the control of Conseil Avocate and belonging to the Client.
D. If the Client does not require the services provided by Conseil Avocate, the Client must notify Conseil Avocate within thirty days of receiving Conseil Avocate's estimate for the following year's services. If the Client does not notify Conseil Avocate within thirty days, the Client will be deemed to have agreed to pay Conseil Avocate's invoice for the services in full.
E. Conseil Avocate reserves the right not to provide services or not to act on the client's instructions. If Conseil Avocate ceases to provide services or act for any reason, Conseil Avocate will refund any amounts paid in this respect, except for disbursements already paid for customs duties, license fees, or government taxes.
A. No reference will be made to the registered office address and correspondence address provided by Conseil Avocate to the client's firm in any marketing or corporate material, advertising or public announcement without the specific written consent of Conseil Avocate.
B. Conseil Avocate or the registered agent in the relevant jurisdiction may move its offices to another location and such a move may require a change of the company's registered office address. Conseil Avocate undertakes to notify the client as soon as possible of any such move, but will not accept any liability for any costs incurred by the client as a result of such a move.
A. The client will provide Conseil Avocate with a copy of their passport and utility bill for Conseil Avocate records. Conseil Avocate will keep the client's passport copy in strict confidence unless requested to disclose it to a bank or brokerage firm for the purpose of opening an account, or by a competent court, or upon instruction from the client.
B. The client must provide Conseil Avocate with updated contact information and instructions regarding communication restrictions.
C. The Client shall not involve the Company in any illegal act or enterprise, as may be defined in the various jurisdictions in which the Client's company does business. It is the Client's sole responsibility to determine whether such acts or enterprises are illegal. Conseil Avocate shall not be liable for any illegal act or enterprise in which the Client or the Client's company has been engaged.
D. The client must ensure that they have verified their situation in their home country and must not commit any offense or fraud. Tax evasion is the illegal practice of not paying taxes, by not declaring income, declaring expenses that are not legally permitted, or by not paying taxes due. Conseil Avocate expressly disclaims any liability for the client's failure to declare their taxes in their home country.
E. The Client shall ensure that the Company has sufficient funds to meet its commitments to Conseil Avocate and other third-party providers of services and/or products within the specified timeframes. Conseil Avocate is not responsible for the financial commitments of the Client's company.
F. Conseil Avocate expressly disclaims any liability to the client, the company and any third party for any damage or loss suffered by the client, the company or any other person resulting from the use of the company and/or the services by the client or any other person.
G. The Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Conseil Avocate, its affiliates and their directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, actions, costs (including legal costs) and liabilities arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Service and the services provided to the Company.
Conseil Avocate will not disclose information about the company, its owners, directors, and shareholders to third parties without the owner's prior consent. This clause does not apply when Conseil Avocate is required by law to disclose such information.
A. All instructions or requests regarding the Company's business must be given by the Client in writing to Conseil Avocate. Conseil Avocate may, at its sole discretion, agree to comply with any request or instruction given otherwise than in writing, on the express condition that Conseil Avocate shall not be liable for any misunderstanding or error in this regard.
B. All communications relating to the administration of the company will be considered to have been properly communicated to the client if sent to the postal address, email address or fax notified to Conseil Avocate by the client.
C. Conseil Avocate is not responsible for the total or partial non-compliance with instructions received from the client and is not responsible for the consequences arising from the non-receipt of instructions for any reason whatsoever.
D. Conseil Avocate is not responsible for opening non-bank accounts. Conseil Avocate only provides assistance with banks and will not be responsible for any failure or problem regarding the opening or closing of a bank account.
E. Conseil Avocate provides information in its brochure, on its website, and in other documents regarding business services and commercial matters. This information is not intended to be legal, tax, or other professional advice.
F. When Conseil Avocate receives mail, whether by postal service, courier service or other means on behalf of the client, Conseil Avocate reserves the right to inspect the contents of that mail.
These Terms of Service supersede all prior Terms of Service, whether oral or written, and no prior notice shall be given to the Customer or prospective Customers.
All obligations of Conseil Avocate cease immediately if the client fails to comply with these terms of service or if it is brought to Conseil Avocate's attention that the company is being used for activities other than those intended by the client in the company's order.
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 Dubai Municipality. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of Dubai.
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