Terms and Conditions

• AccFin, we, us or our refers to AccFin and its authorized representatives.
• Client, you or your refers to the person or organization receiving our services.
• Services means the professional services agreed between AccFin and the Client.
• Website means accfin.lk and associated pages operated by AccFin.
• Engagement Letter means a written service agreement setting out scope, fees and deliverables.

AccFin may provide services including:

• Accounting and bookkeeping
• Tax preparation and filing
• Tax planning and consultation
• Business registration and incorporation support
• Company secretarial support
• Financial statement preparation
• Audit support and assurance-related assistance
• Payroll-related services
• VAT and other tax compliance services
• Business advisory and consultancy

The exact services provided will depend on the scope agreed for each engagement.

Clients must have legal capacity or proper authority to engage AccFin and must provide accurate, complete and timely information.

You are responsible for:

• Providing requested records and documentation
• Responding to information requests in a timely manner
• Reviewing documents before final submission or filing
• Informing us of material changes affecting the engagement
• Maintaining supporting records where required
• Meeting agreed payment and documentation deadlines
• Complying with applicable legal and tax obligations

Each engagement may be governed by an accepted quotation, engagement letter or other written agreement specifying the scope of work, fees, timeline and deliverables.

• Work outside the agreed scope may require additional fees
• Material scope changes should be confirmed in writing
• AccFin may decline an engagement where appropriate
• Specific engagement terms take priority for that engagement

Fees may depend on the complexity, time, expertise, urgency and agreed scope of the service.

• Fees will be stated in the relevant quotation, invoice or agreement
• Advance payments or retainers may be required
• Invoices must be settled according to their stated payment terms
• Services may be suspended where agreed payments remain outstanding
• Additional approved work may be separately invoiced

Government, statutory and approved third-party charges may be billed separately from professional service fees.

Client documents and confidential business information will be handled with appropriate professional care.

• Original client documents remain the client's property
• Copies may be retained where required for professional or legal purposes
• Electronic documents may be stored using secure systems
• Access should be limited to authorized persons

Information may be disclosed where authorized by the Client or where disclosure is required by applicable law, regulatory requirements or professional obligations.

Our work may rely on information and documentation provided by you or your authorized representatives.

• You are responsible for providing complete and accurate information
• You should review relevant reports, returns and documents before approval
• Errors or omissions should be reported to us promptly
• Advice may need to change when laws, facts or regulations change

Tax returns, calculations and advice are prepared using the information made available to us and the applicable rules relevant to the engagement.

• Clients remain responsible for the accuracy of information supplied
• Returns should be reviewed before authorization or filing
• Tax outcomes or savings cannot be guaranteed
• Authority representation may require separate authorization and fees
• Official notices should be forwarded to us promptly where assistance is required

AccFin may assist clients with company formation, business registration and related documentation.

• Final approval remains with the relevant authority
• Company names remain subject to official availability and approval
• Alternative names may be required
• Government processing times are outside our direct control
• Post-registration obligations remain the client's responsibility unless separately engaged

AccFin's website content, branding, original templates, systems, designs and proprietary materials remain protected by applicable intellectual property rights.

Ownership and permitted use of client-specific deliverables will depend on the relevant engagement terms and any third-party rights applying to those materials.

Any limitation of AccFin's liability will apply only to the extent permitted by applicable law and subject to the terms of the relevant engagement.

AccFin is not responsible for losses caused solely by inaccurate or incomplete client information, unauthorized third-party actions, government processing delays or matters outside the agreed scope of services.

You may use our website for lawful purposes including reviewing services, contacting AccFin and accessing resources made available to you.

You must not:

• Attempt unauthorized access to systems or accounts
• Introduce viruses or malicious software
• Interfere with website operation or security
• Use website material unlawfully
• Provide deliberately false or misleading information

An engagement may be terminated in accordance with the applicable service agreement and any agreed notice requirements.

AccFin may also suspend or terminate services where fees remain unpaid, required information is not provided, a material breach occurs, a professional conflict arises, or continuation would conflict with applicable law or professional obligations.

Outstanding fees and continuing confidentiality obligations are not automatically cancelled by termination.

Clients are encouraged to contact AccFin promptly if any concern or dispute arises so that an informal resolution can first be attempted.

Where a dispute cannot be resolved informally, the parties may use an agreed dispute-resolution process or pursue remedies available under Sri Lankan law.

Where a matter falls outside the agreed professional services provided by AccFin, clients should obtain appropriate independent advice.

• Legal matters should be referred to a qualified legal professional
• Investment matters may require an appropriately licensed adviser
• Specialist industry matters may require other qualified professionals

AccFin will not be responsible for delays or failures caused by events reasonably outside our control, subject to applicable law and the relevant agreement.

Such circumstances may include major technical failures, natural disasters, government restrictions, serious infrastructure outages or other exceptional events.

These website Terms may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to our services, operations or applicable requirements.

Material changes to a specific active engagement should be agreed in accordance with the applicable engagement letter or written service agreement.

These Terms should be read together with relevant engagement documents, the Privacy Policy, Refund Policy and other applicable written agreements.

• An invalid provision does not necessarily invalidate the remaining provisions
• Failure to enforce a right does not automatically waive that right
• Formal notices should be provided through an agreed written communication method
• Assignment of contractual rights may be subject to consent and applicable law

These Terms are intended to operate under the laws of Sri Lanka. Any jurisdiction or dispute-resolution clause remains subject to applicable Sri Lankan law and the terms of the relevant engagement.

Where applicable to the particular service or professional involved, AccFin seeks to perform its work consistently with relevant professional standards, ethical requirements and regulatory obligations.

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