Client Acceptance Policy

Thank you for choosing Guardian International Limited/TA SWP Group to provide corporate and trust services; we look forward to developing a long and rewarding professional relationship with you.

We will provide services in accordance with your specified instructions, or as we may subsequently agree with you. Our fees vary per the nature of the work involved.

We would like to take this opportunity to explain the basis on which our fees are charged and draw your attention to our Terms of Business, which follow. You should read our Terms of Business below carefully, since by agreeing to them you will accept certain obligations and duties. Whilst our contract to provide services is with the Company this letter must be signed by, or on behalf of, each beneficial owner of the company, because of the obligations undertaken by him/her/them under our Terms of Business.

When you request us to undertake work our charges will be applied based on the technical nature of the work, the actual time taken, the size of the transaction, and the seniority of the personnel involved. Our standard hourly charge rate is £150 per hour, and time is billed on an arising basis for which a log will be kept. Such time charges may apply to banking transactions, invoicing services, company secretarial work, opening broker accounts, dealing with your queries, corporate restructuring, preparation and execution of documents, liaising with other professionals and other such similar work.

Any outstanding fees must be agreed and settled prior to the commencement of any administration work and invoices in respect of time charges must be paid within 7 days of the date of the invoice. Where standard fees and/or time charges are not paid, we reserve the right to suspend the provision of our services, which may impact on the good standing of a company. We may employ debt collecting agents to collect unpaid fees.

By signing and returning this form to us, you agree to the above statements, and warrant to the following:

You have full capacity to instruct us in respect of the provision of services.
You have read, fully understood, and accept our Terms of Business.
You have not been offered nor have you received legal, accounting or tax advice in any form.
You declare that the information contained in the Application Form is true and correct; and that you are not Prohibited Clients and are not engaged in Illegal or Prohibited Activities.

Our Terms of Business

In consideration of GIL providing the services the client gives the undertakings and indemnities set out herein:

1. DEFINITIONS

Guardian International Limited (GIL), a private limited company created in the United Kingdom under company number 15664620 registered at 61 Bridge Street, Kington, England, HR5 3DJ.

“THE COMPANY” — The Company to which GIL is to provide services.

“THE TRUST” — The trust or settlement of which GIL are the Trustees or to which GIL are to provide services.

“THE CLIENT” — The person(s) requesting that GIL provide services which expression shall in the case of an individual include his heirs, personal representatives and assigns and shall in the case of more than one person mean such persons jointly and severally and shall include the survivor or survivors of them and their respective heirs, personal representatives, and assigns.

“THE SERVICES” — The Services as detailed in the Application Form or as may be mutually agreed in writing between GIL and the Company or the Trust.

2. PROHIBITED BUSINESS

2.1 The Client declares that he is not a Prohibited Client and undertakes not to conduct any Prohibited or Illegal Activity. GIL reserves the right to terminate the Services and to cease to act, without notice, for any Client that becomes a prohibited client or engages in any illegal or prohibited activity.

Prohibited Clients include persons (real or legal):

2.2 prohibited under the laws of any jurisdiction because of being a minor or having no legal capacity.

2.3 who are undischarged bankrupts or disqualified from acting as a company director or found guilty of any serious criminal offence.

2.4 who have been proven to have acted in a fraudulent or dishonest manner in any civil proceedings.

2.5 who are resident in a jurisdiction subject to any international blacklist restriction or embargo.

Illegal or Prohibited Activities include:

2.6 money laundering, terrorist financing, or criminal proceeds activity.

2.7 activities prohibited by GIL including (but not limited to): arms trading, umbrella payroll, pornography, sex industry, hazardous chemicals, pyramid sales, gambling, unlicensed money lending or advice, timeshare exit promotions, counterfeit goods, alcohol and tobacco sales, narcotics, drugs, CBD sales, trading with living animals, or unlicensed charity firms.

2.8 financial business involving soliciting funds from the public or managing third-party investments.

2.9 any purpose illegal in the jurisdiction of incorporation or damaging to GIL’s reputation.

2.10 Notwithstanding the above, GIL reserves the right to provide Services at its sole discretion.

3. GIL LIMITED DUTIES

3.1 GIL is appointed to act by the Company and its duties are owed solely to the Company based on these Terms of Business.

3.2 GIL may instruct legal and other advisors on behalf of the Company and such costs shall be covered by the indemnity arrangements.

3.3 Officers, directors or trustees provided by GIL shall have full power to manage the business of the Company and/or Trust in accordance with the constitutional documents and applicable law.

4. DUTIES OF THE COMPANY AND THE CLIENT

4.1 The Client and Company agree to provide all information reasonably required by GIL.

4.2 The Client is responsible for obtaining all necessary tax and legal advice.

4.3 The Client must keep GIL informed of ultimate beneficial ownership changes.

4.4 The Client must inform GIL of any material matters affecting the Company.

4.5 Communications and instructions from clients will only be accepted by email in writing and not through mobile applications such as WhatsApp, text message, or messenger.

5. FEES AND INVOICING ARRANGEMENTS

5.1 GIL may vary its fees with at least 30 days’ notice.

5.2 The Client indemnifies GIL for costs incurred while providing Services.

5.3 Invoices must be paid if unpaid 14 days after the due date.

5.4 GIL may withdraw funds held on behalf of the Client to settle fees.

5.5 GIL may retain any commission or fee payable.

5.6 No refunds are given after an order has been processed. Bank account opening is provided on a best-efforts basis only.

5.7 The Client is responsible for all government duties and taxes.

5.8 Non-payment may result in suspension or termination of Services.

15. LAW AND JURISDICTION

15.1 The Terms of Business and this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.