Annual Business Forms

ANNUAL BUSINESS FORMS SERVICE AGREEMENT

Parties

LLC Corporation Partnership Sole Proprietor Other

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client Name: is duly organized and maintains corporate or business records and is required to file annual reports and maintain statutory compliance; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider Name: possesses experience and expertise in preparing annual business forms, reports, and supporting documentation and agrees to provide such services to Client under the terms set forth in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Scope of Work

2. Payment Terms

Annual Service Fee: $ payable in accordance with the schedule below. Fees do not include governmental filing fees, third-party vendor fees, expedited processing charges, or taxes, all of which are the responsibility of Client.

Late Payment: Unpaid amounts shall accrue interest at % per month (or the maximum permitted by law, if less) plus reasonable collection costs. Provider may suspend services for accounts past due 30 days.

3. Term and Termination

Term Commencement Date: . Term Expiration Date: . Thereafter this Agreement shall renew automatically for successive one-year periods unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal in accordance with the Notice provisions below.

Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Agreement upon days' prior written notice. Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate immediately for material breach that remains uncured for 15 days following notice of breach.

4. Confidentiality

Each party shall maintain in confidence all non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information does not include information that (a) is or becomes publicly available without breach; (b) was known to the receiving party prior to disclosure; (c) is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by law, provided the disclosing party gives prompt notice and cooperates to seek protective treatment. The receiving party shall use Confidential Information solely to perform its obligations under this Agreement and shall restrict access to those employees, agents, or subcontractors with a need to know and subject to confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein.

5. Indemnification and Liability

Provider shall indemnify and hold harmless Client from any third-party claims arising from Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct in performing the Services. Client shall indemnify Provider for claims arising from Client's failure to provide accurate information or timely instructions. Except for indemnification for gross negligence or willful misconduct, neither party shall be liable for consequential, incidental, special or punitive damages. Provider's aggregate liability for any claim arising from this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client to Provider under this Agreement in the 12 months preceding the claim.

6. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.

7. Entire Agreement and Amendments

This Agreement, including any exhibits or attachments expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings and representations. Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and executed by authorized representatives of both parties.

8. Notices

All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as either party may designate in writing. Notices shall be effective upon personal delivery, next business day for overnight courier, or three business days after deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid.

9. Miscellaneous

Relationship of Parties: Provider is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship. Assignment: Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except to a successor in interest to substantially all of its assets or business.

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