Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Regulations – Section 30

(Statutory Instruments 28/2000, 33/2001 and 182/2021)

Statutory Instrument 28/2000 .. in force 19 February 2000

Amended by S.I. 33/2001 .. in force 9 February 2000

Amended by S.I. 182/2021 .. in force 15 November 2021

Commencement [19 February 2000]

1.   Short title

These Regulations may be cited as the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Regulations.

2.   Interpretation

In these Regulations—

Act” means the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act;

accountant” means a person who is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Saint Lucia or any other person who is a member of another professional accounting association approved to be an accountant by the Minister;

attorney-at-law” means a person who has been admitted as a barrister under section 2 of the Legal Profession Act;

chartered secretary” means a person who is an associate or fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in the United Kingdom;

licence” means a licence granted under section 6 of the Act;

qualified trust practitioner” means a person who is—

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    (a)     a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of the United Kingdom;

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    (b)     an associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers of the United Kingdom who holds the Diploma in Trust and Estate Practice;

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    (c)     a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners of the United Kingdom; or

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    (d)     a person who, to the satisfaction of the Minister, possesses a minimum of 12 years managerial experience whether gained in the international financial services industry or otherwise;

registered agent” means a person granted a licence and permitted to act as a registered agent under section 6 of the Act;

registered trustee” means a person granted a licence and permitted to act as a registered trustee under section 6 of the Act.

3.   Application for licence and fees

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    (1)   In this regulation—

annual licence fees” means the annual fee under section 7 of the Act and regulation 5 of the regulations;

prescribed licence fee” means the prescribed licence fee under section 6 of the Act.

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    (2)   A person who is applying for a licence under section 5 of the Act shall apply in the form as prescribed in form 1A or IB of Schedule 2 and shall furnish with such application fee the application fee prescribed in Schedule 1.

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    (3)   Where a licence is granted between—

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      (a)     1 January and 31 March or on either of these dates, the prescribed licence fee payable on the grant of the licence shall be the full annual licence fee;

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      (b)     1 April and 30 June or on either of these dates, the prescribed licence fee payable on the grant of the licence shall be 75% of the annual licence fee;

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      (c)     1 July and 30 September or on either of these dates, the prescribed licence fee payable on the grant of the licence shall be 50% of the annual licence fee;

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      (d)     1 October and 31 December or on either of these dates, the prescribed licence fee payable on the grant of the licence shall be 25% of the annual licence fee. (Substituted by S.I. 33/2001)

4.   Form of licence

A licence shall be in the form as prescribed in Form 2A or 2B of Schedule 2.

5.   Renewal of licence

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    (1)   A licensee may apply to renew a licence under section 7 of the Act by completing in duplicate, Form 3A or 3B as prescribed in Schedule 2 and submitting with the completed form the annual licence fee prescribed in Schedule 1.

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    (2)   Where a licence is not renewed by the licensee within the prescribed time, a surcharge of 1/12 of the annual licence fee prescribed in Schedule 1 shall become due and payable for each month or part of a month that the fee is in arrears.

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    (3)   The annual licence fee should be paid on or before 1 January in the year following the grant of the licence.

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    (Inserted by S.I. 33/2001)

6.   Certificate of Compliance

A licensee shall under section 7 of the Act submit in duplicate a Certificate of Compliance as prescribed in Form 4A or 4B in Schedule 2 together with the relevant fee prescribed in Schedule 1.

7.   Notice of change in particulars

A licensee shall under section 9 of the Act inform the Minister of any change in particulars, by submitting in duplicate, Form 5A or 5B as prescribed in Schedule 2 duly completed together with the relevant fee prescribed in Schedule 1.

8.   Notice of suspension

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    (1)   Where a licence is suspended under section 19 of the Act, the Director shall serve written notice of the suspension on the licensee in the form as prescribed in Form 6A or 6B of Schedule 2.

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    (2)   Where a licensee is suspended pending revocation under section 20, the Minister shall serve written notice of the suspension on the licensee in the form as prescribed in Form 7A or 7B of Schedule 2.

9.   Notice of revocation

Where the Minister revokes a licence under section 20 of the Act, a notice of revocation in the form as prescribed in Form 8A or 8B of Schedule 2 shall be served on the licensee.

10.   Insurance

The insurance required under section 24 of the Act is US$200, 000 for a registered agent and US$500,000 for a registered trustee.

11.   Managers

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    (1)   A person applying for a licence under section 5 of the Act shall have a manager.

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    (2)   The manager referred to in subsection (1) shall be—

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      (a)     in the case of an application for a licence as a registered trustee—

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        (i)     an attorney-at-law having not less than 3 years post-qualification working experience,

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        (ii)     an accountant having not less than 3 years post-qualification working experience, or

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        (iii)     a qualified trust practitioner;

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      (b)     in the case of an application for a licence as a registered agent—

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        (i)     an attorney-at-law,

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        (ii)     an accountant,

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        (iii)     a chartered secretary having not less than 3 years post-qualification working experience, or

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        (iv)     a person who to the satisfaction of the Minister, holds a degree, obtained by no less than 3 years full time study or its part time equivalent, in the field of business, economics, finance, accounting or law and having at least 6 years experience in a senior managerial capacity whether in the international financial services industry or otherwise.

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    (3)   Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing subsections, where the person applying under subsection (1) is a company, the manager shall be a director of the applicant.

Schedule 1

(Regulations 3,5,6 and 7)
FEES
(Stated in United States Dollars)
A.REGISTERED AGENT
US$
1.Application fee     :200
2.Annual licence fee     :3,500
3.Filing fee for submission of change of particulars     :50
4.Filing fee for submission of Certificate of Compliance:10
B. REGISTERED TRUSTEE
US$
1.Application fee     :200
2.Annual licence fee applicable from the 1st day of January, 2021:2,500
3.Filing fee for submission of change of particulars     :50
4.Filing fee for submission of Certificate of Compliance:10
(Amended by S.I. 182/2021)

Schedule 2

FORM 1A
(Regulation 3)
APPLICATION FOR LICENCE REGISTERED AGENT
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 5)
(TO BE COMPLETED IN DUPLICATE)
1.Indicate registration number if previously registered as a trustee ............
2.Name of applicant: ............................................................
3.Address, telephone and facsimile number in Saint Lucia of the principal place of business of the applicant and, in the case of a company, its registered office:
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: ........................Facsimile: ..........................
4.If the applicant is a company or partnership, the names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers, and professional profile of all directors or partners and their nationalities (complete Attachment 1a for each director or partner).
5.If the applicant is a company, the names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers, and professional profiles of all shareholders and their nationalities (complete Attachment 2a for each shareholder).
6.If the applicant is a company or partnership, the names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers of all officers and managers, and of the foreign agents or offices of the company or partnership (complete Attachment 3a for each officer, manager or foreign agent).
7.Attach a description of any material contractual arrangements with such persons, and a written agreement by which such persons and their employees agree to be bound by the provisions of the Act and to submit to the jurisdiction of the High Court of Saint Lucia for purposes of enforcement of the agreement.
8.If the applicant is a company or partnership:
(a)The name, address, telephone and facsimile number of one of its officers or partners who is the authorised agent resident in Saint Lucia to accept on behalf of the applicant service of process and any notices required to be served on it:
Name: ...........................................................................
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: .......................Facsimile: ..........................
and
(b)the name, address, telephone and facsimile number of another of its officers or partners who, in the absence or inability to act of the officer named in subparagraph (a), is the authorised agent resident in Saint Lucia of the applicant for the purposes of subparagraph (a).
Name: ...........................................................................
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: ........................Facsimile: ..........................
9.If the applicant is a company attach a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or Memorandum or articles of incorporation or articles of continuation or bye-laws of the applicant under the Companies Act, verified by an affidavit sworn by a director or officer and notarised.
10.If the applicant is a natural person, a professional profile of the applicant (complete Attachment 4a).
11.Names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers of the attorney-at-law, if any, of the applicant:
Name: ...........................................................................
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: ........................Facsimile: ..........................
Attach a letter from the attorney-at-law confirming that they act for the applicant.
12.Names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers of the chartered accountants of the applicant.
Name: ...........................................................................
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: ........................Facsimile: ..........................
Attach a letter from the chartered accountants confirming that they act for the applicant.
13.Attach evidence in writing that the applicant himself or herself or some person or company directly or indirectly connected with the applicant is possessed of solid and practical experience as an agent and/or trustee. Such evidence may include a curriculum vitae, letters of past employment, or other pertinent materials.
14.Attach written references, such as, but not limited to, police certificates, demonstrating that neither the applicant, nor, in the case of a company, any director or officer of the applicant has a criminal record either in Saint Lucia or elsewhere.
15.Attach applicant's annual accounts or the annual accounts of applicant's holding company, if any, for the preceding 3 years.
16.Attach a statement of applicant's assets and liabilities at the end of the month prior to the submission of the application certified by a director or senior officer of the applicant.
17.Attach details of the names of all subsidiary companies of the applicant with addresses of their registered offices and names of their registered agents, and a statement of capital of any other company held, directly or through a subsidiary, as an asset of the applicant.
18.Attach at least 3 references, including one from an internationally recognised bank or trust company.
19.Attach a statement describing the aspects of international financial services representation the applicant will seek to undertake, and the experience, academic and professional qualification of the applicant or its directors or employees in such business.
20.Where the applicant holds, or intends to hold, one or more other licences or authorisations to conduct business or professions other than the business of international financial services representation, attach details of such other licences, businesses or professions.
21.Attach a signed copy of the Code of Conduct—Attachment 5
The undersigned hereby confirms that it is authorised to execute this application on behalf of the applicant, and that the information contained in this application is true and accurate as of the date shown below.
This .................................. day of ...................................
APPLICANT
Name: ..............................
Signature: ..........................
Attachment 1a
Profile of Directors of Partners
Name of company .....................................................................
Name of director/partner ............................................................
Position .................................Nationality ..............................
Address .................................................................................
Telephone ...............................Facsimile ................................
Date of birth .....................Place of birth ...................................
Social Security No/National Registration No: ...................................
Education and academic qualifications obtained (type/institution/year): .....
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Work experience (position held/institution/dates):................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Names and address of references: (attach reference letters and Police Certificates of Character)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Name and address of bankers: (attach reference letters)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Attachment 2a
Profile of Shareholders (if applicant is a Company)
Name of company: ...................................................................
Name of shareholder: ..................Nationality.............................
Address .................................................................................
Telephone ...............................Facsimile ..............................
Date of birth .....................Place of birth ...................................
Social Security No/National Registration No: ....................................
Number of shares held: ...............................................................
Name and place of incorporation of other major interests (indicate number of shares held):
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Names, addresses, telephone and facsimile number of at least 2 references: (attach reference letters and Police Certificates of Character)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Name and address of bankers: (attach reference letters)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Attachment 3a
Profile of Officers, Managers or Foreign Agents
Name of company .....................................................................
Name of officer/manager/foreign agent ............................................
Position held ...........................................................................
Address .................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Date of birth ....................Place of birth .................................
Social Security/Registration No ....................................................
Education and academic qualifications obtained (type/institution/year): .....
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Work experience (position held/institution/dates) ................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Names and address of references: (attach reference letters and Police Certificates of Character)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Name and address of bankers: (attach reference letters)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Attachment 4a
Profile (If applicant is a natural person)
Name ..............................................Nationality: ....................
Position held ............................Company .............................
Address .................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Date of birth ......................Place of birth .................................
Social Security/Registration No ....................................................
Education and academic qualifications obtained (type/institution/year): .....
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Work experience (position held/institution/dates) ...............................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Names and address of references: (attach reference letters and Police Certificates of Character)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Name and address of bankers: (attach reference letters)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Attachment 5
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED AGENTS AND REGISTERED TRUSTEES
In recognition of the need for Saint Lucia to establish itself as a reputable international financial centre with high professional standards, the Department of Government responsible for International Financial Services has prepared the following Code of Conduct for registered agents and registered trustees. The Code of Conduct sets out standards of conduct and professional ethics governing the relationships between such persons and their clients.
I. INTEGRITY
Registered agents and registered trustees should observe high standards of integrity and fair dealing in the conduct of business.
II. DUE CARE AND DILIGENCE
Registered agents and registered trustees should act with due care and diligence with their clients.
III. KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER
Registered agents and registered trustees should take all reasonable measures to determine the identity of their clients and shall not conduct business with any person unless they have carried out due diligence checks, have obtained proper references and are satisfied with the proposed relationship.
IV. INVOLVEMENT IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Registered agents and registered trustees should take all reasonable measures to ensure that their services are not being utilized by persons involved in criminal activity (which includes drug trafficking, money laundering, embezzlement, larceny, extortion, misappropriation of funds and bribery) and shall take appropriate steps to sever any relationships with persons so involved at the earliest possible opportunity.
V. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Registered agents and registered trustees should avoid conflicts of interest arising and should not unfairly place their own interests above those of their clients. However if conflicts should arise they should ensure fair treatment to all clients by disclosure, internal rules of confidentiality, declining to act or otherwise.
VI. RELATIONSHIP WITH CLIENTS
(a)Registered agents and registered trustees should—
(a)maintain high standards of client confidentiality;
(b)obtain from clients any information about their circumstances and investment objectives which might reasonably be expected to be relevant in the fulfillment of their responsibilities;
(c)give their clients any information needed to enable them to make balanced and informed decisions and should be ready to provide clients with a complete and accurate account of their actions.
VII. ASSETS OF CLIENTS
Where registered agents and registered trustees have control of or are otherwise responsible for the assets of their clients, they should arrange for the proper protection of such assets, by way of segregation and identification of those assets or otherwise, in accordance with the responsibility they have accepted.
VIII.MARKET PRACTICE
Registered agents and registered trustees should observe high standards of market conduct and should comply with the relevant laws and regulations governing their operations.
IX.FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND INTERNAL ORGANISATION
Registered agents and registered trustees should ensure that they maintain adequate financial resources to meet their business commitments and to withstand any business risks. They should keep proper records and have in place adequate accounting procedures and internal controls. They should also ensure that all employees responsible for client services are adequately trained and supervised.
X. COOPERATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISION DEPARTMENT
Registered agents and registered trustees should have an open and cooperative relationship with the Department of Government responsible for International Financial Services and should keep that Department promptly informed of any matters which might reasonably be expected to be disclosed to it.
The undersigned hereby confirms that it subscribes to the above provisions of the Code of Conduct.
APPLICANT
Name: ...................................
Signature: ..............................
Date: ....................................
FORM 1B
(Regulation 3)
APPLICATION FOR LICENCE REGISTERED TRUSTEE
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 5)
(TO BE COMPLETED IN DUPLICATE)
1.Indicate Registration number if previously registered as an agent: ......
2.Name of applicant: ................................................................................
3.Address, telephone and facsimile number in Saint Lucia of the principal place of business of the applicant and, in the case of a company, its registered office:
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: ........................Facsimile: ..........................
4.If the applicant is a company or partnership, the names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers, and professional profile of all directors or partners and their nationalities (complete attachment 1b for each director or partner).
5.If the applicant is a company, the names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers, and professional profiles of all shareholders and their nationalities (complete attachment 2b for each shareholder).
6.If the applicant is a company or partnership, the names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers of all officers and managers, and of the foreign agents or offices of the company or partnership (complete attachment 3b for each officer, manager, or foreign agent).
7.Attach a description of any material contractual arrangements with such persons, and a written agreement by which such persons and their employees agree to be bound by the provisions of this Act and to submit to the jurisdiction of the High Court of Saint Lucia for purposes of enforcement of such agreement.
8.If the applicant is a company or partnership:
(a)The name, address, telephone and facsimile number of one of its officers or partners who is the authorised agent resident in Saint Lucia to accept on behalf of the applicant service of process and any notices required to be served on it:
Name: ...........................................................................
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: ........................Facsimile: ..........................
and
(b)the name, address, telephone and facsimile number of another of its officers or partners who, in the absence or inability to act of the officer named in subparagraph (a), is the authorised agent resident in Saint Lucia of the applicant for the purposes of subparagraph (a):
Name: ............................................................................
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: .......................Facsimile: ..........................
9.If the applicant is a company, attach a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or Memorandum and articles of incorporation or articles of continuation and bye-laws of the applicant in Saint Lucia under the Companies Act, verified by an affidavit sworn by a director or officer and notarised.
10.If the applicant is a natural person, a professional profile of the applicant (complete Attachment 4b).
11.Names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers of the attorneys-at-law, if any, of the applicant:
Name: ...........................................................................
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: .......................Facsimile: ..........................
Attach a letter from the attorneys-at-law confirming that they act for the applicant.
12.Names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers of the chartered accountants of the applicant:
Name: ............................................................................
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: .......................Facsimile: ..........................
Attach a letter from the chartered accountants confirming that they act for the applicant.
13.Attach evidence in writing that the applicant or some person or company directly or indirectly connected with the applicant is possessed of solid and practical experience as an agent and/or trustee. Such evidence may include a curriculum vitae, letters of past employment, or other pertinent materials.
14.Attach written references, such as but not limited to police certificates, demonstrating that neither the applicant, nor, in the case of a company, any director or officer of the applicant has a criminal record either in Saint Lucia or elsewhere.
15.Attach applicant's annual accounts or the annual accounts of applicant's holding company, if any, for the preceding 3 years.
16.Attach a statement of applicant's assets and liabilities at the end of the month prior to the submission of the application certified by a director or senior officer of the applicant.
17.Attach details of the names of all subsidiary companies of the applicant with addresses of their registered offices and names of their registered agents, and a statement of capital of any other company held, directly or through a subsidiary, as an asset of the applicant.
18.Attach at least 3 references, including one from an internationally recognised bank or trust company.
19.Attach a statement describing the aspects of international financial services representation the applicant will seek to undertake, and the experience, academic and professional qualification of the applicant or its directors or employees in such business.
20.Where the applicant holds, or intends to hold, one or more other licences or authorisations to conduct business or professions other than the business of international financial services representation, attach details of such other licences, businesses or professions.
21.Attach a signed copy of the Code of Conduct – Attachment 5.
The undersigned hereby confirms that it is authorised to execute this application on behalf of the applicant, and that the information contained in this application is true and accurate as of the date shown below.
This ........................ day of ..............................
APPLICANT
Name: ....................................
Signature: ................................
Attachment 1b
Profile of Directors or Partners (if applicant is a Company)
Name of company .....................................................................
Name of director/partner .............................................................
Position .................................Nationality ............................
Address .................................................................................
Telephone: .....................Facsimile: .............................
Date of birth ......................Place of birth ..................................
Social Security No/National Registration No: ....................................
Education and academic qualifications obtained (type/institution/year): ......
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
............................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Work Experience (position held/institution/dates):
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Names and Address of References (attach reference letters and Police Certificates of Character)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Name and Address of bankers (attach reference letters)
............................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Attachment 2b
Profile of Shareholders (if applicant is a Company)
Name of company: ...................................................................
Name of shareholder: ................Nationality ..............................
Address .................................................................................
Telephone: .....................Facsimile: ............................
Date of birth ......................Place of birth ..................................
Social Security No/National Registration No: ...................................
Number of shares held: ..............................................................
Name and place of incorporation of other major interests (indicate number of shares held):
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Names and address of at least 2 references (attach reference letters and Police Certificates of Character)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Name and address of bankers (attach reference letters)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Attachment 3b
Profile of Officers, Managers or Foreign Agents
Name of company .....................................................................
Name of officer/manager/foreign agent ............................................
Position held ...........................................................................
Address .................................................................................
Date of birth .....................Place of birth ................................
Social Security/Registration No ....................................................
Education and academic qualifications obtained (type/institution/year): .....
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Work Experience (position held/institution/dates) ...............................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Names and address of references (attach reference letters and Police Certificates of Character)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Name and address of bankers (attach reference letters)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Attachment 4b
Profile (if applicant is a natural person)
Name ................................. Nationality: .............................
Position held .........................Company ...............................
Address .................................................................................
Date of birth .....................Place of birth .................................
Social Security/Registration No ....................................................
Education and academic qualifications obtained (type/institution/year): ......
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
............................................................................................
Work experience (position held/institution/dates) ................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Names and address of references (attach reference letters and Police Certificates of Character)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Name and address of bankers (attach reference letters)
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Attachment 5
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED AGENTS AND REGISTERED TRUSTEES
In recognition of the need for Saint Lucia to establish itself as a reputable international financial centre with high professional standards, the Department of Government responsible for International Financial Services has prepared the following Code of Conduct for registered agents and registered trustees. The Code of Conduct sets out standards of conduct and professional ethics governing the relationships between such persons and their clients.
I.INTEGRITY
Registered agents and registered trustees should observe high standards of integrity and fair dealing in the conduct of business.
II.DUE CARE AND DILIGENCE
Registered agents and registered trustees should act with due care and diligence with their clients.
III.KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER
Registered agents and registered trustees should take all reasonable measures to determine the identity of their clients and shall not conduct business with any person unless they have carried out due diligence checks, have obtained proper references and are satisfied with the proposed relationship.
IV.INVOLVEMENT IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Registered agents and registered trustees should take all reasonable measures to ensure that their services are not being utilized by persons involved in criminal activity (which includes drug trafficking, money laundering, embezzlement, larceny, extortion, misappropriation of funds and bribery) and shall take appropriate steps to sever any relationships with persons so involved at the earliest possible opportunity.
V.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Registered agents and registered trustees should avoid conflicts of interest arising and should not unfairly place their own interests above those of their clients. However if conflicts should arise they should ensure fair treatment to all clients by disclosure, internal rules of confidentiality, declining to act or otherwise.
VI.RELATIONSHIP WITH CLIENTS
(a)Registered agents and registered trustees should—
(a)maintain high standards of client confidentiality;
(b)obtain from clients any information about their circumstances and investment objectives which might reasonably be expected to be relevant in the fulfillment of their responsibilities;
(c)give their clients any information needed to enable them to make balanced and informed decisions and should be ready to provide clients with a complete and accurate account of their actions;
VII. ASSETS OF CLIENTS
Where registered agents and registered trustees have control of or are otherwise responsible for the assets of their clients, they should arrange for the proper protection of such assets, by way of segregation and identification of those assets or otherwise, in accordance with the responsibility they have accepted.
VIII. MARKET PRACTICE
Registered agents and registered trustees should observe high standards of market conduct and should comply with the relevant laws and regulations governing their operations.
IX. FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND INTERNAL ORGANISATION
Registered agents and registered trustees should ensure that they maintain adequate financial resources to meet their business commitments and to withstand any business risks. They should keep proper records and have in place adequate accounting procedures and internal controls. They should also ensure that all employees responsible for client services are adequately trained and supervised.
X. COOPERATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISION DEPARTMENT
Registered agents and registered trustees should have an open and cooperative relationship with the Department of Government responsible for International Financial Services and should keep that Department promptly informed of any matters which might reasonably be expected to be disclosed to it.
The undersigned hereby confirms that it subscribes to the above provisions of the Code of Conduct.
APPLICANT
Name: .............................................
Signature: ........................................
Date: ...............................................
Form 2a
(Regulation 4)
Registered agent
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 6)
I hereby certify that
(Name of licensee)
has this day
(Date of grant of licence)
been registered and duly licensed as a
Registered Agent
under the Registered Agent and Trustee Licencing Act in the State of Saint Lucia.
........................................................
Minister for International Financial Services
Form 2b
(Regulation 4)
REGISTERED TRUSTEE
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 6)
I hereby certify that
(Name of licensee)
has this day
(Date of grant of licence)
been registered and duly licensed as a
Registered Trustee
under the Registered Agent and Trustee Licencing Act in the State of Saint Lucia
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Minister for International Financial Services
FORM 3A
(Regulation 5)
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENCE REGISTERED AGENT
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 7)
(TO BE COMPLETED IN DUPLICATE)
1.Name of licensee: ...................................................................................
□ Registered agentLicence number: ...........................................
2.Address, telephone and facsimile number in Saint Lucia of the principal place of business of the licensee and, in the case of a company, its registered office:
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: ........................Facsimile: ..........................
3.State, or attach a description of, any material changes from the information provided on the licensee's application for registered agent and trustee license, or last application for renewal of registered agent and trustee licence:
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The undersigned hereby affirms that it is authorised to execute this application for renewal on behalf of the licensee, and that the information contained in this application for renewal is true and accurate as of the date shown below.
4.FEES:US$
Annual licence fee: .................................................................................
Total fees enclosed: ................................................................................
This ......................... day of ........................................................
LICENSEE
Name: .................................................
Signature: ...........................................
Form 3b
(Regulation 5)
Application for renewal of licence registered trustee
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 7)
(To be completed in duplicate)
1.Name of licensee: ...................................................................................
□ Registered trusteeLicence number: ...............................................
2.Address, telephone and facsimile number in Saint Lucia of the principal place of business of the licensee and, in the case of a company, its registered office:
Address: ...........................................................................
Telephone: ........................Facsimile: ..........................
3.State, or attach a description of, any material changes from the information provided on the licensee's application for registered agent and trustee license, or last application for renewal of registered agent and trustee licence:
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The undersigned hereby affirms that it is authorised to execute this application for renewal on behalf of the licensee, and that the information contained in this application for renewal is true and accurate as of the date shown below.
4.FEES:US$
Annual licence fee: .................................................................................
Total fees enclosed: ................................................................................
This ..................................... day of ..............................................
LICENSEE
Name: .................................................
Signature: ...........................................
Form 4a
(Regulation 6)
Certificate of compliance registered agent
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 7)
This certification is provided by the undersigned independent auditor on behalf of ..........................................., the holder of a licence No. .............. under the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act (the Act), in the following particulars:
The annual accounts of the licensee, which is engaged as a Registered Agent, have been prepared as required by the Act. This Certificate is unqualified.
The annual accounts of the licensee, which is engaged as a Registered Agent, have been prepared as required by the Act. This Certificate is qualified in the following respects:
The information set forth in the application for licence, application for renewal as modified by any notice(s) of change of particulars duly filed with the Director of Financial Services, remains correct and gives an accurate summary of the business of the licensee, with the following reservations:
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Dated this .......................... day of .....................................
Auditor: ...............................................................
Address: ..............................................................
Name: ...................................................................
Signature: ............................................................
Form 4b
(Regulation 6)
Certificate of compliance registered trustee
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 7)
This certification is provided by the undersigned independent auditor on behalf of ..........................................., the holder of a licence No. .................. under the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act (the Act), in the following particulars:
The annual accounts of the licensee, which is engaged as a Registered Trustee, have been prepared as required by the Act. This Certificate is unqualified.
The annual accounts of the licensee, which is engaged as a Registered Trustee, have been prepared as required by the Act. This Certificate is qualified in the following respects:
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The information set forth in the application for licence, application for renewal as modified by any notice(s) of change of particulars duly filed with the Director of Financial Services, remains correct and gives an accurate summary of the business of the licensee, with the following reservations:
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Dated this .......................... day of .....................................
Auditor: ...............................................................
Address: ..............................................................
Name: ...................................................................
Signature: ............................................................
Form 5a
(Regulation 7)
Notice of change of particulars registered agent
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 9)
(To be completed in duplicate)
Date: ...............................................................
To: Director of Financial Services
Castries
SAINT LUCIA
Dear Sir/Madam:
We hereby notify you that we have changed the particulars set forth in our application for licence, or most recent application for renewal as follows:
Name of registered agent: ...............................................................................
Licence number: .............................................................................................
Approval is requested for the following changes:
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We enclose herewith a certified or bank cheque in the amount of the fee for submission of change of particulars of US$ ................................
Yours faithfully,
Name: ............................................................
Signature: ......................................................
APPROVED, except as maybe set forth in an attachment hereto.
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[STAMP]Minister for International Financial Services
Form 5b
(Regulation 7)
Notice of change of particulars registered trustee
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 9)
(To be completed in duplicate)
Date: .....................................................
To: Director of Financial Services
Castries
SAINT LUCIA
Dear Sir/Madam:
We hereby notify you that we have changed the particulars set out in our application for licence, or most recent application for renewal as follows:
Name of registered trustee: .............................................................................
Licence number: .............................................................................................
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We enclose herewith a certified or bank cheque in the amount of the fee for submission of change of particulars of US$ ........................
Yours faithfully,
Name: ............................................................
Signature: ......................................................
APPROVED, except as maybe set forth in an attachment hereto.
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[STAMP]Minister for International Financial Services
FORM 6A
(Regulation 8(1))
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF LICENCE TO THE REGISTERED AGENT
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 20)
1.Name of licensee: ...................................................................................
2.Licence number: .....................................................................................
3.Address of licensee: ...............................................................................
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4.The Minister for International Financial Services hereby notifies the licensee that the licence of the licensee has been suspended under section 20 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act for the following reasons:
The licensee is carrying on the business of international financial services representation in a manner detrimental to the public interest or to the interests of its clients, companies or trusts, or their respective shareholders or beneficiaries, in the following particulars:
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The licensee has contravened a requirement of or condition attached to the licence, or a requirement made by or under this Act, in the following particulars:
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The licensee has ceased to carry on the business of international financial services representation in the following particulars:
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The licensee has ceased to comply with the requirements of section 25 of this Act in the following particulars:
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The licensee is insolvent in the following particulars:
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Other reason(s): ................................................................................
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5.The suspension of the licence shall not exceed 30 days, unless such suspension is extended from time to time by an Order of High Court of Saint Lucia on application by the Director of Financial Services as required under section 20(7) of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act. The licensee shall be afforded reasonable written notice of any motion for such an Order and an opportunity to contest the same.
6.Rights and duties of licensee: The licensee shall raise any objections to the suspension within 14 days of receipt of the Notice, by submitting a signed undertaking in writing setting forth in detail the nature of such objections, to the Director of Financial Services and the Minister shall consider any objections duly made. The suspended licensee shall also ensure that representatives or beneficiaries of all companies and trusts represented by the licensee have notice of the suspension.
7.Alternatively, the licensee may, under section 23 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act, lodge an appeal of the suspension with the High Court within 14 days after the date of service of this Notice.
Dated this ....................... day of ...........................................
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[STAMP]Minister for International Financial Services
FORM 6B
(Regulation 8(1))
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF LICENCE TO THE REGISTERED TRUSTEE
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 20)
1.Name of licensee: ...................................................................................
2.Licence number: .....................................................................................
3.Address of licensee: ................................................................................
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4.The Minister for International Financial Services hereby notifies the licensee that the licence of the licensee has been suspended under section 20 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act for the following reasons:
The licensee is carrying on the business of international financial services representation in a manner detrimental to the public interest or to the interests of its clients, companies or trusts, or their respective shareholders or beneficiaries, in the following particulars:
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The licensee has contravened a requirement of or condition attached to the licence, or a requirement made by or under this Act, in the following particulars:
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The licensee has ceased to carry on the business of international financial services representation in the following particulars:
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The licensee has ceased to comply with the requirements of section 25 of the Act in the following particulars:
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The licensee is insolvent in the following particulars:
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Other reason(s):
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5.The suspension of the licence shall not exceed 30 days, unless such suspension is extended by an Order of High Court of Saint Lucia on application by the Director of Financial Services as required under section 20(7) of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act. The licensee shall be afforded reasonable written notice of any motion for such an Order and an opportunity to contest the same.
6.Rights and duties of licensee: The licensee shall raise any objections to the suspension within 14 days of receipt of this Notice, by submitting a signed undertaking in writing setting forth in detail the nature of such objections, to the Director of Financial Services and the Minister shall consider any objections duly made. The suspended licensee shall also ensure that representatives or beneficiaries of all companies and trusts represented by the licensee have notice of the suspension, and the failure to provide such notice shall be grounds for revocation of the licensee's licence.
7.Alternatively, the licensee may, under section 23 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act lodge an appeal of the suspension with the High Court within 14 days after the date of service of this Notice.
Dated this .................................... day of ......................................
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[STAMP]Minister for International Financial Services
FORM 7A
(Regulation 8(2))
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION PENDING REVOCATION OF LICENCE TO THE REGISTERED AGENT
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 21)
1.Name of licensee: ..................................................................................
2.Licence number: ....................................................................................
3.Address of licensee: ...............................................................................
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4.The Minister for International Financial Services hereby notifies the licensee that the licence of the licensee has been suspended under section 20 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act for the following reasons:
The licensee or a person controlling the licensee is declared bankrupt or is liquidated or wound up, in the following particulars:
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The licensee or any other person controlling the licensee is convicted of a crime involving theft, deceit or abuse of trust in the following particulars:
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There is a failure of the licensee to rectify the matters causing the suspension of the licensee's licence under section 20 within reasonable time, in the following particulars:
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The licensee is carrying on or has carried on its business in a manner detrimental to the public interest in the following particulars:
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The licensee is beneficially owned directly or indirectly by a person who is not:
(a)of sound reputation;
(b)solvent; or
(c)is a fit and proper person in the following particulars
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The licensee has failed to comply with section 17 of the Act in the following particulars:
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5.The licensee may make written objections to the suspension pending revocation within 30 days of the service of this notice and such objections shall be considered by the Minister.
6.The licensee may, under section 23 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act, lodge an appeal of the suspension with the High Court within 14 days after the date of service of this Notice.
Dated this .......................... day of ..........................................
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[STAMP]Minister for International Financial Services
FORM 7B
(Regulation 8(2))
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION PENDING REVOCATION OF LICENCE TO THE REGISTERED TRUSTEE
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 21)
1.Name of licensee: .................................................................................
2.Licence number: .....................................................................................
3.Address of licensee: ...............................................................................
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4.The Minister for International Financial Services hereby notifies the licensee that the licence of the licensee has been suspended under section 20 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act for the following reasons:
The licensee or a person controlling the licensee is declared bankrupt or is liquidated or wound up, in the following particulars:
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The licensee or any other person controlling the licensee is convicted of a crime involving theft, deceit or abuse of trust in the following particulars:
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There is a failure of the licensee to rectify the matters causing the suspension of the licensee's licence under section 20 within reasonable time, in the following particulars:
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The licensee is carrying on or has carried on its business in a manner detrimental to the public interest in the following particulars:
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The licensee is beneficially owned directly or indirectly by a person who is not:
(a)of sound reputation;
(b)solvent; or
(c)is a fit and proper person
in the following particulars
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The licensee has failed to comply with section 17 of the Act in the following particulars:
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5.The licensee may make written objections to the suspension pending revocation within 30 days of the service of this notice and such objections shall be considered by the Minister.
6.The licensee may, under section 23 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act lodge an appeal of the suspension with the High Court within 14 days after the date of service of this Notice.
Dated this ........................ day of ......................................
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[STAMP]Minister for International Financial Services
FORM 8A
(Regulation 9)
NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF LICENCE TO THE REGISTERED AGENT
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 21)
1.Name of licensee: ...................................................................................
2.Licence number: .....................................................................................
3.Address of licensee: ................................................................................
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4.The Minister responsible for International Financial Services hereby notifies the above named licensee, that its licence is revoked by the Minister under section 21 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act because (give reasons):
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5.The revocation takes effect on the date of service of this Notice on the documents on the licensee.
6.The licensee may appeal a revocation made under section 21 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act by lodging an appeal to the High Court of Saint Lucia within 14 days after the date of service of the revocation documents.
Dated this ........................... day of .......................................
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[STAMP]Minister for International Financial Services
FORM 8B
(Regulation 9)
NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF LICENCE TO THE REGISTERED TRUSTEE
(Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act: Section 21)
1.Name of licensee: ...................................................................................
2.Licence number: .....................................................................................
3.Address of licensee: ...............................................................................
4.The Minister responsible for International Financial Services hereby notifies the above named licensee, that its licence is revoked by the Minister under section 21 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act because (give reasons):
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5.The revocation takes effect on the date of service of this Notice on the documents on the licensee.
6.The licensee may appeal a revocation made under section 21 of the Registered Agent and Trustee Licensing Act by lodging an appeal to the High Court of Saint Lucia within 14 days after the date of service of the revocation documents.
Dated this ................... day of ................................................
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[STAMP]Minister for International Financial Services