Agreement to Terms
By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CFS International Formations Ltd.
If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately cease using this website and any services provided through it.
When ordering or requesting services through our website, you agree to comply with the online ordering procedures and instructions provided on the website.
Payment Terms and Conditions
We accept the following methods of payment for company incorporation and related services:
- Credit or Debit Card (online or by telephone)
- Bank Transfer
- PayPal
- Cheque
CFS International Formations Ltd shall not be obliged to provide any services until payment has been received in full and cleared.
All products, documents, and services remain the property of CFS International Formations Ltd until full payment has been received.
Where applicable, additional credit card processing charges may apply. Any such charges will be clearly communicated prior to processing payment.
Bank transfers of significant value may require management approval and enhanced due diligence checks prior to acceptance.
Any funds held within a CFS client account for a period exceeding twenty-four (24) months shall expire and become non-refundable and non-transferable. Such funds may no longer be used for the purchase of services after the expiry period.
Clients are responsible for ensuring that any remaining account balance is utilised prior to the expiry period.
Chargebacks and Payment Disputes
Where a Client initiates a chargeback, payment reversal, or payment dispute with a bank, credit card provider, or payment processor after services have been delivered or commenced:
- CFS reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate all services provided to the Client.
- Any associated company records, documentation, or services may be withheld until the dispute is resolved.
- The Client shall remain liable for all outstanding fees and any administrative costs incurred by CFS in responding to the dispute.
- CFS reserves the right to recover such costs through legal action where necessary.
- Submitting a chargeback after services have been rendered may constitute a breach of these Terms.
Shelf Companies
Ownership of any shelf company shall remain with CFS International Formations Ltd until the following conditions have been satisfied:
Full payment has been received; and all required company ownership and beneficial owner details have been provided.
Clients must not trade or conduct business using the company until ownership has been formally transferred.
Prior to approval of any shelf company transfer, identity verification will be required through our third-party verification partner (SumSub). This process may include:
- Submission of valid government-issued identification
- Proof of address documentation
- A biometric liveness verification check
CFS International Formations Ltd reserves the right to refuse or delay a company transfer where identity verification requirements are not satisfied.
Where verification cannot be completed within the specified timeframe, the order may be cancelled and refunded at our discretion. A £50 administration fee may be deducted, together with any applicable card processing charges.
Unless otherwise requested, refunds will be credited to the client’s CFS account.
Where a client acts as an agent on behalf of another party, the agent is responsible for collecting and supplying all required due diligence documentation in compliance with applicable Money Laundering Regulations.
Where company documents cannot be delivered due to an incorrect address or lack of response within four (4) weeks of the order date, the documents may be securely destroyed. Replacement documents may require additional payment.
Refunds Policy
CFS International Formations Ltd aims to provide services of the highest quality. However, if you are dissatisfied with any service provided, you should contact our office to discuss the matter.
Refunds may be granted at the sole discretion of the management team.
Where refunds are approved, an administration cancellation fee may apply depending on the services ordered and work already undertaken.
Refund requests submitted more than twelve (12) months from the original purchase date will not be considered.
CFS International Formations Ltd shall not be responsible for any bank charges incurred when processing refunds to non-UK bank accounts.
Where a PayPal payment is disputed and reversed, all associated products or services shall remain the property of CFS International Formations Ltd.
Paying by Card or PayPal and Refunding to Card or PayPal
Payments made by Debit Card, Credit Card, or PayPal incur a processing fee of 3%.
If a refund is issued to a card or PayPal account, the processing fee incurred at the time of payment will not be refunded. Consequently, a total fee of up to 6% may be deducted where both payment and refund processing charges apply.
Where refunds are issued via PayPal or UK bank transfer, the original processing fee will be deducted from the refunded amount.
These charges are separate from any applicable administrative or service fees.
Privacy Policy / GDPR
CFS International Formations Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of client information.
Personal information will not be disclosed to marketing or research companies and will not be shared with any unauthorised third party.
However, personal data may be disclosed to authorised authorities, regulatory bodies, or partner organisations where necessary to complete an order or comply with applicable laws and regulations.
All personal information is stored on secure servers and protected using HTTPS and SSL encryption technologies.
Further information can be found within our GDPR Statement
Our Obligations
CFS International Formations Ltd shall exercise reasonable care and skill in the provision of its services and will make reasonable efforts to ensure that the website remains available.
Delivery of goods or documentation will be made to the address provided by the client at the time of ordering.
Once goods or documents have been delivered, they shall be held at the client’s risk and CFS International Formations Ltd shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or destruction thereafter.
Any timeframes or delivery estimates provided are indicative only. We accept no liability for delays caused by third parties or circumstances beyond our control, including delays by Companies House or internet connectivity issues.
Where our Registered Office Address service is used, the service is limited to the forwarding of letters only. Parcels received may be held temporarily while the client is contacted. If no response is received within four (4) weeks, the parcel may be disposed of securely.
CFS International Formations Ltd reserves the right to withdraw or cancel any service where client information does not satisfy regulatory or compliance requirements.
Renewals
Certain services, including Registered Office, Correspondence Address, and Nominee services, require annual renewal.
Failure to renew services within the required timeframe may result in suspension or termination of those services without further notice.
Where a registered office service is not renewed and no alternative address is provided, Companies House may be notified and the company may no longer be considered in good standing.
Where a correspondence address service is not renewed, CFS may update the address at Companies House to the company’s registered office address.
Registered Office
CFS International Formations Ltd reserves the right to immediately terminate the registered office service where a company is suspected of engaging in fraudulent or unlawful activities. No refund shall be provided in such circumstances.
Registered office services must be renewed annually. If the service expires, CFS may notify Companies House and HMRC that the address is no longer valid.
Clients agree to notify CFS in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of any changes relating to:
- Shareholders
- Directors
- Ultimate Beneficial Owners
- Nature of business activities
Failure to provide such notification may result in suspension or termination of services without refund.
Correspondence Address
When purchasing a Correspondence Address service, clients enter into a twelve-month service agreement.
If the service is not renewed, CFS reserves the right to update the correspondence address at Companies House to the address recorded in the client’s CFS contact details.
Clients must notify CFS of any ownership or business activity changes within thirty (30) days.
Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of services without refund.
Offshore
CFS International Formations Ltd will make reasonable efforts to notify clients of upcoming offshore filing obligations. However, ultimate responsibility for compliance with filing deadlines remains with the company’s directors and officers.
CFS shall not be liable for penalties, fines, or deregistration resulting from late or missed filings.
Original company documents will be held for a maximum period of six (6) months from the date of incorporation.
After this period, documents may be securely destroyed. Replacement copies may be issued subject to additional fees.
All offshore company orders require certified due diligence documentation before processing.
Clients must notify CFS of any structural changes to the offshore company within thirty (30) calendar days.
If you hold an offshore company with us and decide to change agents, an exit fee will be charged. The fee must be paid before we will process or assist with the transfer of the company.
UK Filings
Responsibility for ensuring compliance with UK statutory filing requirements remains with the company’s directors and officers.
CFS International Formations Ltd accepts no liability for penalties, late filing charges, or company strike-off resulting from failure to meet filing deadlines.
Tax Information
Tax rules vary between jurisdictions. Clients are responsible for obtaining independent professional advice regarding their personal tax obligations.
Any tax information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice.
Tax laws and regulations may change without notice and CFS accepts no responsibility for such changes.
Money Laundering
CFS International Formations Ltd complies with all applicable anti-money laundering legislation, including the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and relevant Money Laundering Regulations.
Where required, CFS may request certified identification documents and conduct due diligence checks.
Where suspicious activity is identified, CFS is legally obliged to report such matters to the relevant authorities.
*** High-Risk or Prohibited Business Activities ***
CFS reserves the right to refuse or terminate services where a company is engaged in, or reasonably suspected of engaging in, activities considered high-risk, unlawful, or inconsistent with regulatory obligations.
Examples of such activities may include, but are not limited to:
- financial fraud or deceptive practices
- unlicensed financial services
- cryptocurrency schemes involving regulatory risk
- adult services or prohibited content
- money laundering or terrorist financing
- sanctions violations
- any activity that may damage the reputation or regulatory standing of CFS.
CFS may terminate services immediately where such activities are suspected.
No refunds shall be provided where services are terminated due to regulatory or compliance concerns.
*** Regulatory Reporting ***
Where CFS is legally obligated to report suspicious activity under applicable legislation, including obligations arising under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 or the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, such reporting may be made without prior notice to the Client.
CFS shall not be liable for any consequences arising from such reporting where it is carried out in good faith and in compliance with legal obligations.
Timescales
Please be advised that all timescales quoted apply to our office hours of Monday - Friday, 9:00 BST - 17:00 BST.
Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites provided for convenience.
CFS International Formations Ltd has no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of such websites and accepts no responsibility for them.
Disclaimer
CFS International Formations Ltd shall not be liable for interruptions to website access caused by natural disasters, government actions, strikes or disputes, pandemics or internet connectivity issues or technical failures.
Documents submitted to CFS for notarisation, apostille, or legalisation are processed in good faith. CFS shall not be responsible for errors or omissions contained within documents provided by clients.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CFS International Formations Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential losses, loss of profits, loss of business opportunities or loss of data arising from the use of our services or website.
Nothing in these Terms shall exclude liability where such exclusion is prohibited under UK law, including liability for fraud or personal injury caused by negligence.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Bank Accounts
Bank account opening services are provided on an introduction basis only.
Approval of bank accounts is entirely at the discretion of the relevant financial institution and cannot be guaranteed.
Once an introduction service has commenced, full refunds will not be provided. Any partial refund will be at the discretion of management.
CFS shall not be liable for any loss resulting from bank account refusal or delays.
Please note that the banks prohibited countries list, that transactions can be sent and received from can change without prior notice.
Nominee Director
The Nominee Director service covers the appointment of a nominee director for a period of one (1) year and the signing of incorporation documents.
Additional document signing may be subject to compliance checks and additional fees.
Certain high-value or complex agreements may require additional review and may be refused at CFS’s discretion.
Clients must notify CFS of any changes in company ownership or business activity within thirty (30) days.
Failure to provide such notification may result in suspension or termination of services without refund.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and CFS regarding the use of our services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, branding, and design, is the intellectual property of CFS International Formations Ltd.
No content may be reproduced, copied, or distributed without prior written consent.
Website Use
Users agree not to:
- use the website for unlawful purposes
- interfere with website security
- submit false or misleading information.
CFS reserves the right to restrict access to the website where misuse occurs.
Indemnity
The Client agrees to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CFS International Formations Ltd, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or legal fees arising directly or indirectly from:
- the Client’s use of the Services;
- any breach of these Terms and Conditions;
- any inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete information provided by the Client;
- any unlawful activity carried out using services provided by CFS; or
- any failure by the Client to comply with applicable laws or regulatory obligations.
This indemnity shall survive termination of the agreement and remain enforceable indefinitely.
