Legal Account Opening Request Form

LEGAL ACCOUNT OPENING REQUEST FORM

This Legal Account Opening Request Form is made on by and between Client Name: with Registered Address: (hereinafter "Applicant") and Financial Institution Name: with Principal Address: (hereinafter "Institution").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks to open one or more accounts with the Institution for the purpose of holding funds and executing lawful financial transactions in connection with the Applicant's legal practice and related client matters; and

WHEREAS, the Institution is authorized to accept account applications subject to its due diligence, anti-money laundering, know-your-customer, and risk assessment procedures; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to record the Applicant's account particulars, representations, documentation to be supplied and the terms under which the Institution will consider opening the requested account(s).

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

1. DEFINITIONS

In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned below: "Account" means any deposit, client, escrow, or other account opened by the Institution for the Applicant; "Authorized Person" means an individual granted authority by the Applicant to operate or instruct with respect to the Account in accordance with Section 3; and "Documentation" means the corporate, identification and compliance materials required by the Institution.

2. ACCOUNT DETAILS

Operating Account    Trust/Escrow Account    Client Funds Account    Other:

3. AUTHORIZED PERSONS

The Applicant hereby designates the following persons as Authorized Persons for the Account. Each Authorized Person is authorized to give instructions and to sign on behalf of the Applicant in respect of the Account subject to the Institution's execution procedures.

4. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

The Applicant shall deliver to the Institution, and certify the accuracy of, the following documentation as applicable. The Institution's acceptance of the Account is conditional upon satisfactory receipt and verification of these documents.

Certificate of Incorporation or similar formation document
Articles of Association / Operating Agreement
Government-issued identification for Authorized Persons
Proof of registered address (utility bill, bank statement)
Tax identification documentation
Beneficial ownership declaration and ownership chart

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

The Applicant represents and warrants to the Institution that: (a) the Applicant is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of formation; (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this Request Form and the opening and operation of the Account are within the Applicant's corporate powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action; and (c) all information and documentation provided to the Institution are true, complete and not misleading in any material respect.

Is the Applicant a politically exposed person (PEP)?   Yes    No

Is the Applicant a tax resident of the United States?   Yes    No

6. COMPLIANCE; AML / KYC

The Applicant acknowledges that the Institution must comply with applicable anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and sanctions laws. The Applicant shall provide all information reasonably requested by the Institution, permit background checks, and promptly notify the Institution of any material change to the information provided. The Institution may decline, suspend or terminate the opening or operation of the Account where continuing to provide services would, in the Institution's reasonable judgement, cause a breach of applicable law.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROCESSING

The Institution shall treat information and documentation received from the Applicant as confidential, except as required by law, regulation or compelled disclosure to competent authorities. The Applicant consents to the Institution's processing and retention of personal data as necessary to open and maintain the Account, including disclosure to service providers and regulators where legally required.

8. FEES AND CHARGES

The Applicant acknowledges that the Institution's standard fee schedule, transaction charges and minimum balance requirements shall apply to the Account. The Institution will notify the Applicant of such fees in writing. The Applicant agrees to pay all fees, taxes and charges associated with the Account when due.

9. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Request and any Account relationship upon written notice to the other party, subject to settlement of all outstanding obligations and subject to the Institution's right to retain funds as permitted by law or contract. Termination shall not affect rights or obligations accrued prior to termination.

10. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Request shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or such other address as a party may notify in writing.

11. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Request shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Request shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the Institution is organized, except where the parties specify an alternative jurisdiction below.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Request, together with any schedules and documentation expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings. If any provision of this Request is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. COUNTERPARTS

This Request may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means shall be effective as original signatures for all purposes.

CERTIFICATION

By signing below, the Applicant certifies that the information provided in this Request and the attached documentation is true, accurate and complete, and that the Applicant will notify the Institution promptly of any material change. The Applicant acknowledges that knowingly providing false information may constitute a criminal offense.

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