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For Office Use only: AR Date ___________ FTD ______________

 Company Name _______________________________________________ Cert:

Jurisdiction ___________________ Date Paid _____________ Bank

Management __________________ NDs ________ NS _________ NShare ____________ SP
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CC Details MC/VISA/MaestroSwitch/Amex/Bank:

Expiry/Chq. No: CVD

Billing Address/Account No:

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Postal/Sort Code

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 Company Location:

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 Type of Company:

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 Company Name(s) required in order of preference:

1st Preference

2nd Preference

3rd Preference

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Beneficial Ownership Details (1st):

Surname	Forename	Nationality
Date of Birth	Passport/ ID Number	Proof of Address (Utility Bills)
Full Home Address & Postal Code
Email Address	Telephone	Mobile Number
Beneficial Ownership Stake	Direct Positions Held (If Any)	ID PASSWORD

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Beneficial Ownership Details (2nd - If Applicable):

Surname	Forename	Nationality
Date of Birth	Passport/ ID Number	Proof of Address (Utility Bills)
Full Home Address & Postal Code
Email Address	Telephone	Mobile Number
Beneficial Ownership Stake	Direct Positions Held (If Any)	ID PASSWORD

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OBJECTS & PURPOSE OF SETTING UP COMPANY:

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Likely Turnover in 1 st 3 Years (YR1) ________ (YR2) ______ (YR3) _______ Geographical business delineation:


BUSINESS ‘MANAGEMENT’ OPTIONS:

LEVEL 1 = PASSIVE HOLDING COMPANY/SPV PROPERTY OR CONSULTANCY COMPANY

LEVEL 2 = A 3 RD PARTY TRADING COMPANY WILL NORMALLY REQUIRE A ‘MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT’ PLUS 2 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES FROM A LAWYER/ACCOUNTANT AND AN EXISTING TRADING PARTNER. SUCH COMPANIES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN YEARLY ACCOUNTS (Insert details below):

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BANKING OPTIONS:

Opening up a bank account is now far more difficult than before 9/11 and in effect means that virtually all major clearing banks in the EU now want a licensed trust company (such as the SCF Group) to oversee corporate bank accounts where nominees are involved. To ensure protection for all parties transfers can normally only be made to pre-specified beneficiaries, for limited sums or, if neither applies, if co-signed/confirmed by the Company ‘Protector’ normally an SCF Accountant/Company Secretary.

 

Banking Option 1 - Employing no nominees and owning a company directly; this is the easiest method but directly links a company to you. This structure may not be suitable for all purposes and could potentially have negative tax consequences.

No Cost

Banking Option 2 – Use a Company with nominees in situe but open up a bank account using your own banking contacts. Because of potential exposure for the SCF Group such nominees will be provided by 3 rd party providers normally based in the West Indies – Where required the SCF Group will arrange for references on such nominees but is not providing any management services.

Cost £375.00

Banking Option 3 – The same structure as fort Option 2 save that the SCF Group will arrange a bank account and visa debit card ready for your use.

Cost £775.00

Banking Option 4 – This includes the provision of SCF corporate nominees, the opening of an account with a UK/EU clearing bank, the application for a debit card, access to the corporate account manager between 9-5.30, 5 days a week, up to 100 input and output transactions, preparation of corporate accounts to trial balance + quarterly reports.

Cost £975.00 p.a

 

 

Non-Designated Bank Account Details (For Options 1 & 2)
Name of Bank	Sort Code
Address	Postal Code
	Telephone Number
Contact Person	A/c

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I/We the beneficial owner(s) of the said undertaking do hereby declare that I/We have read the terms and conditions outlined in this pamphlet and those of the Schedule of Fees and specifically reiterate that all information supplied is accurate and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and belief and include the sum of UK£/€/US$ _____________________ in full settlement of the First Years Fees including any payable franchise tax or duty payments or I hereby authorise my supplied credit or debit card to be debited for the said sum. I further acknowledge that I need to provide 90 days notice in writing to the London Office of the SCF Group located at 3 The Fountain Centre, Lensbury Avenue, Imperial Wharf, London SW6 2TW, UK should I not wish to continue with the services for a second year.

 

 

Name of the 1 st Beneficial Owner in Full	Name of the 2 nd Beneficial Owner in Full
Signature of the 1 st Beneficial Owner	Signature of the 2 nd Beneficial Owner

 

Dated this Day of 200 Signatures confirmed by:

Position within the SCF Group

 

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SCF Standing Order Mandate

A Completed Standing Order Mandate is compulsory for all SCF Services where residual services are required. If a Mandate is not completed there will be an Administrative Surcharge of 10% on all Fees. Please note that this Form needs to be Printed, Completed and Signed and then forwarded to your SCF Consultant preferably by Registered Mail or its equivalent.

Name of Bank	Address
Contact Person	Postal Code

 

New Instruction

Amendment to Previous Standing Order

 

ACCOUNT TO BE DEBITED		BENEFICIARY DETAILS
SORT CODE		BANK	HSBC LIMITED
ACCOUNT NUMBER		BRANCH DETAILS	25 NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON, W11 3JJ
ACCOUNT NAME		SORT CODE	40-05-09
		ACCOUNT NUMBER	31431412
		IBAN	GB52MIDL40050931431412
		BIC CODE	MIDLGB2106Y
		BENEFICIARY NAME	SCF LEGAL & CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
		REFERENCE*

 * Insert in the name of your Company followed by "Residual Payment" - If you don't have a Company insert in your Surname. If clear referencing information is not given SCF may not be able to allocate your funds immediately which could result in penalties/increased government duties etc.

PAYMENT DETAILS
AMOUNT OF FIRST PAYMENT	UK £
DATE OF FIRST PAYMENT
AMOUNT OF USUAL PAYMENT	UK £
AMOUNT OF USUAL PAYMENT IN WORDS
WHEN PAID	ANNUALLY
AMOUNT OF LAST PAYMENT & DATE OF LAST PAYMENT	N/A
OR PLEASE CONTINUE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE	YES

 

 

Customer/Authorizing Signature (s)	Date
	The Day of 200
Name(s) in Block Letters	Contact Telephone Number(s)

NOTES:

1. EU based residents must add on VAT @ 17.5% for any services received or organised for their benefit by SCF
2. The fees are guaranteed for the first financial year but where extra franchise fees and/or duties have been increased then SCF reserves the right to issue a balancing invoice
3. SCF Legal & Corporate Management Services Limited is a Private Limited Company registered in England at 3 The Fountain Centre, Lensbury Avenue, Imperial Wharf, London SW6 2TW. The Company Certificate Number is 5462416
4. Standing Orders can be cancelled under our Terms & Conditions provided 90 days notice is given before the next payment date in writing by registered mail to the address above.
   
   

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Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions: Beneficial Owner(s)"means the person(s) whose name(s) and signature(s) appear in the section headed "Beneficial Ownership Details" in the SCF Official Client Questionnaire. "the SCF/Hibernian Group" means the group of companies constituting the SCF Group and Hibernian Trust e Management Company Lda, all of their officers, employees, agents and consultants and their respective successors in title and assigns.

2. Payment of Fees: On the execution of the SCF Official Client Questionnaire, the Beneficial Owner(s) understand that a contractual relationship is being entered into subject to the terms and conditions herein outlined and the SCF/Hibernian Fee Schedule including the Notes contained therein. Accordingly, the SCF/Hibernian Group will supply the Beneficial Owner(s) with the services requested for the first year of operation and from year to year thereafter provided that the SCF/Hibernian Group receives all relevant payment in advance. Ownership of a company/undertaking shall not pass to the Beneficial Owner(s) until payment in full has been received.

3. Where an order has been processed NO reimbursements can be made save and totally at the discretion of the SCF/Hibernian Group and then only where notification has been received within 48 hours of the initial purchase.

4. Ninety (90) days notice in writing by must be provided if a given service is not required in the following year. Written notice should be sent by recorded mail or its equivalent. If notification is not forthcoming all fees will become due as normal per the Standing Order Mandate.

5. Fees are as stated in the SCF/Hibernian Fee Schedule. However, whilst it is the SCF/Hibernian Group's policy to maintain consistent fees and services, unforeseeable changes in market conditions, offshore legislation, government duties/franchise taxes and/or other factors demand that the SCF/Hibernian Group reserves the right to amend it's fees and/or services without prior notification.

6. The SCF/Hibernian Group guarantees that, unless otherwise notified, its own and ready made companies have not traded prior to the date of purchase and that any listed officers and/or subscribers, or their equivalent, that are resigned on the date of purchase have only been employed to satisfy the initial registration requirements in the appropriate jurisdiction.

7. Late Annual Payments - The Beneficial Owner(s) agree to make any and/or all payments of the annual maintenance fee for the company/undertaking to the SCF/Hibernian Group in advance of the date due. If a late payment is made, it is agreed that the Beneficial Owner(s) will pay the SCF/Hibernian Group an additional date administration fee of £100.00 minimum. The date of receipt for payment equates with the date on which the payment has been physically received by SCF/Hibernian Group, and then only, when the payor has clearly indicated as SCF Legal & Corporate Management Services Limited.

8.Transfer/direct registration fees: Where a beneficial owner requires only incorporation without the basic domiciliation
service a transfer fee/direct registration surcharge of £200.00 will be incurred to draft the appropriate minutes, lodge all necessary government forms for the charge (as appropriate) of directors, secretary and shareholders plus appropriate disbursements.

9. Due diligence: Where nominee company officer facilities are proved, the Beneficial Owner(s) are required to supply to both the SCF/Hibernian Group and the nominee officers at least: (i) a current copy of his/her/their passport(s), identification cards or other appropriate alternative form of identification, (ii) a duly signed deed of trust, and (iii) a duly signed standard letter of indemnity and/or where applicable a Full Management Agreement, Full Branch Management Agreement or Service Office & domiciliation Agreement (as detailed in the Notes to the SCF/Hibernian Fee Schedule). The SCF/Hibernian Group may also request professional and/or trade references and/or other confirmation details as may be applicable where deemed appropriate.

10. Method of Instructions: (A) The SCF/Hibernian Group will only accept instructions from the Beneficial Owners of a Company as specified in the Client Questionnaire. Any request to make an amendment to the details provided in this section must be made in writing, addressed to the SCF/Hibernian Group and signed by all the Beneficial Owners as detailed in the Official Client Questionnaire. (B) The SCF/Hibernian Group takes no responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of facsimile instructions, including failed or incomplete transmission or loss of privacy. (C) Where a request for instruction is made by the SCF/Hibernian Group to the Beneficial Owner(s) sent to the correspondence address as provided in the Official Client Questionnaire and no instructions are received within 30 days or in accordance with the time period specified in the request, the SCF/Hibernian Group is entitled to act in any one of the following ways: (i) take no further action whether in relation to that matter. The Beneficial Owner(s) and/or their company/undertaking, (ii) direct that the assets of the company/undertaking are used in or towards the satisfaction of any demand for payment of any sum legally and rightfully due by the said company/undertaking to any third party, (iii) dissolve the company/undertaking, (iv) resign all or any of the officers of the company/undertaking provided by the SCF/Hibernian Group, (v) transfer all or any of the shares, capital, interest or other company/undertaking assets into the name of the Beneficial Owner(s) and/or (v) take any other action deemed appropriate by the SCF/Hibernian Group's legal advisers. Where any such action is taken NO liability shall attach to the SCF/Hibernian Group in respect of or arising out of any action or inaction that is in accordance with the above provisions.

11. Non-designated banking: Where no nominee company officer services are provided it is still the duty of the Beneficial Owner to inform us of the bank used by the Company.

12. Change of Beneficial Ownership/Equity: Where nominee facilities are provided, the Beneficial Owner(s) of the company/undertaking must inform the SCF/Hibernian Group in writing, having provided proof of identity, of any proposed changes to the beneficial ownership or equity distribution of the company/undertaking. If the correct procedure is not adhered to the SCF/Hibernian Group shall continue to take instructions only from the party (ies) that have been correctly appointed to give such instructions in the Official Client Questionnaire. A fee will be charged for cancelling existing and issuing new deeds of trust, drafting the change of beneficial ownership form and updating the client file.

13. Confidentiality: The SCF/Hibernian Group undertakes to strictly respect a beneficial owner's confidentiality. The SCF/ Hibernian Group will not knowingly divulge any information to a third party, save in the case of a proven criminal act, a court order from a court located in the jurisdiction of record or where required by law.

14. Legal purposes: Any service supplied by the SCF/ Hibernian Group can only be employed for legal and moral purposes as determined by the SCF/Hibernian Group in all appropriate jurisdictions. Where there is any doubt it is incumbent on the Beneficial Owner(s) to seek the prior approval of the SCF/Hibernian Group and seek legal advice.

15. Legal advice: Whilst the SCF/Hibernian Group endeavours to provide true and correct information on all its services, it is not providing legal or accountancy advice. Before proceeding it is recommended that independent advice is sought from appropriately qualified persons familiar with each Beneficial Owner's personal circumstances.

16. Legal company structure: The Beneficial Owner(s) undertake to ensure that any exempt, international business, non-resident company or otherwise is operated correctly according to their legal structure. Specifically, any and/or all Beneficial Owners undertake to ensure that any and/or all government duties and franchise or other taxes are paid expeditiously and, where appropriate, bona fide accountancy information is supplied to SCF/Hibernian Group and/or designated firms of accountants/lawyers. If a late payment is made, it is agreed that all Beneficial Owner(s) will pay the SCF/Hibernian Group any late filing fees/penalties that may have been incurred. The date of receipt for payment equates with the date in which the payment has been physically received by the SCF/Hibernian Group, and then only, when the payor has clearly indicated to the SCF/Hibernian Group the undertaking for which the credit/payment is to be ascribed to.

17. Protection of Assets: Where it is in the interest of the Beneficial Owner's company/undertaking, the SCF/Hibernian Group is entitled to use its absolute discretion to take action including the taking of professional advice in order to protect the interests and/or assets of the said company/undertaking. Where professional advice is sought this is at the sole expense of the Beneficial Owner(s) and/or their company undertaking as deemed appropriate.

18. Right to refuse services: The SCF/Hibernian Group specifically reserves the right to refuse any and/or all its services to any client without giving any reason or explanation thereto whether at the initial enquiry stage or at any stages thereafter.

19. No liability for loss or penalties: The SCF/Hibernian Group is not liable for any penalties, fees, fines or other liabilities incurred by the Beneficial Owner or their company/undertaking or any other person arising out of the use of the company/undertaking or any services by the Beneficial Owner(s) or any other person(s). Further the SCF/Hibernian Group expressly disclaims any liability to the Beneficial Owner(s), their company/undertaking and any third parties for any damage or loss arising out of the use of the company/undertaking and or other services used by the Beneficial Owner(s) or any other person(s).

20. Disputes: In the case of a dispute, it is agreed that redress should be sought through the courts of England and Wales.

21. Currency and payment: The SCF/Hibernian Group fees are quoted in Pounds Sterling and/or United States Dollars and/or Euros. Payment may be made in any of these currencies. Where payment is made in any other currency a conversion fee will be payable. The use of any particular currency and clearing of any cheque or other monetary instrument through any central bank or other are not to be regarded as a submission by the SCF/Hibernian Group or the Beneficial Owner to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of that central bank for any purposes whatsoever.

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