Terms of Business

1. About these terms

These terms set out the general basis on which Baghlali Consulting Limited provides services. They are supplemented by an engagement letter for each piece of work, which sets out the scope, responsibilities and fees. Where the two differ, the engagement letter prevails.

2. Beginning work

Submitting an enquiry does not create an accountant-client relationship. Services can only begin after completion of our client acceptance, identity verification and engagement procedures.

Making an enquiry through this website places no obligation on either side. Work starts only once scope and fees are agreed in writing.

3. Client acceptance and identity verification

As an accountancy service provider subject to UK anti-money laundering requirements, we must verify the identity of our clients and, where relevant, the individuals who own or control their businesses.

Before we begin providing services, we may request photographic identification, proof of address, information about business activities and, where appropriate, evidence concerning the source of funds or wealth.

Please do not send identity documents through the contact form. We will provide a secure route for them at the appropriate stage.

4. Your responsibilities

• Providing complete, accurate records and information in good time so that deadlines can be met.
• Retaining responsibility for the accuracy of the underlying records and for approving accounts, returns and filings before submission.
• Telling us promptly of changes to your business, ownership or circumstances.

5. Our responsibilities

We will carry out the agreed work with reasonable skill and care, in accordance with applicable professional standards and UK law. We will keep you informed of progress and raise matters that we believe need your attention.

6. Fees

Fees are agreed in advance, either as a fixed fee for defined work or on a time-spent basis at agreed rates. Additional work outside the agreed scope is quoted separately before it is undertaken. Invoices are payable within the period stated on the invoice.

7. Confidentiality

We treat your information as confidential and disclose it only with your authority or where required by law or regulation, including reporting obligations under anti-money-laundering legislation, which we may be prevented from discussing with you.

8. Data protection

Personal data is handled as described in our Privacy Notice, which forms part of these terms.

9. Limitation of liability

Our liability is limited as set out in the relevant engagement letter. We are not liable for losses arising from information that is incomplete, inaccurate or provided late, nor for any indirect or consequential loss. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

10. Ending the engagement

Either party may end an engagement by giving reasonable written notice. Fees for work carried out up to that date remain payable. We will cooperate in an orderly handover to a new adviser.

11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with any aspect of our service, please contact us at contact@bcladvisory.co.uk so we can look into it promptly.

12. Governing law

These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.