Terms, Conditions, and Privacy Policy

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Services Provided

FastFilings.com is a business document preparation and filing service for certain business documents or filings. We use the information you provide to prepare and/or file documents on your behalf.  By placing an order with us, you authorize Fast Filings to file on your behalf. We are not a government agency. We are not affiliated with any government agencies. We are a private service, and we do not suggest anything otherwise.

    Seller permit/wholesale license/business registration filing services:

Please note that each state uses different terminology for this registration. For example, in California this is called a “seller’s permit”, in Texas it is called a “sales and use tax permit” and in New York it is called a “certificate of authority”. Some common other terms for this item are: wholesale license, resale license, sales and use tax registration, sales license, seller’s license, resellers permit, certificate of authority, seller’s permit (and the list could go on). We will refer to this item in this section as “license/permit” and as “seller permit/wholesale license/business registration/sales license/wholesale permit”. 

This service is non-refundable, and we do not make exceptions.

Our service is the act of filing for or attempting to file for and set up the the seller permit/wholesale license/business registration/sales license/wholesale permit with the appropriate state dept. of revenue/tax/finance.

We guarantee license/permit issuance/approval should none of the scenarios listed below exist. Non delivery, a failed filing attempt or state rejection is rare, and will essentially always be due to one of the following: 

  • Customer provided incorrect, inaccurate, or missing info on the order.
  • Customer does not respond to Fast Filings’ requests for updated, corrected, clarified, or additional info.
  • Customer does not respond to Fast Filings’ request for documents (such as photo ID, Articles of Organization, CP 575, SS4, etc.)
  • Customer does not grant Fast Filings account access when asked/requested.
  • Customer/business entity has outstanding tax liability, liens, judgements, criminal proceedings, or other similar matters causing state rejection.
  • Customer/business entity has an existing license/permit.
  • Customer/business entity has another conflicting tax account (such as consumer use tax).
  • Customer/business entity is in bad standing with one or more state agencies.
Because these issues are not in our control and are instead within the customer’s purview of responsibility, we cannot offer refunds in the event of non-delivery/rejection for any of the reasons listed above. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure these issues do not exist when using our services. However, if one of these issues comes up, we are happy to provide guidance and direction as best we can, and we can usually help resolve the matter.
 

Often times, Fast Filings may need to ask for additional information, clarification, account access or other info from a customer to complete a filing. We request such info via email, so it is important to keep an eye out for emails from our processor. Our goal is to get your permit set up as swiftly and efficiently as possible.

In the event that an entity does not exist, we may default to file as a sole proprietorship.

    CA business tax registration filing services (often referred to as a city business license):

Our city business registration service is the service of filing a city business tax registration for a client. Please be aware that each city uses different terminology for this type of registration. For example, Los Angeles calls it a “business tax registration” and San Francisco calls it a “business license”. The service is simply to file the request on behalf of the client – we CANNOT guarantee that the city office will issue the registration certificate. Non issuance is rare, but we still cannot guarantee issuance since there are many reasons that a city office may not issue a tax registration certificate.

     DBA Assistance Services:

 Our DBA / FBN assistance service has a few parts:

1) Perform your name availability research through the county to confirm the DBA name is available.
2) Perform your pre-filing through the county (where applicable, such as LA County)
3) Fully prepare your filing documents and tailored next steps instructions for completing the DBA registration.
4) Prepare prepaid mailing materials for you to submit the required items.

5) Deliver these to you by mail.

In placing an order with us, you have to check a box agreeing to understanding that DBA services are non-refundable, and that you understand the service description. DBA service packages mail out via regular US mail. We do this to keep or prices low. Keep in mind we DO NOT guarantee that filings will be accepted (ie they can be rejected), or that the county will not request additional items. There are many, many, reasons beyond our control such that a county office will request additional items or changes to approve the DBA filing. While this is rare, it does happen.

     CA Statement of Information / NY Biennial Statement Filing / State Annual Report Filing Service:

Our Statement of Information or Biennial Statement  filing service is one where we will file or attempt to file a Statement of Information / Biennial Statement / annual report for the customer with the Secretary of State. This filing will usually be viewable in the Secretary of State online system usually a few days after we file (depending on the state). Our service fee includes the standard state fee for the filing, but DOES NOT include any late fees, penalty fees, etc. should they exist for the entity. Our service fee and estimated state fees are outlined clearly during checkout.

Often times we are required to request additional information from the customer, such as a state entity ID number, or an exact spelling of the entity name. In the case where a customer does not reply to our email requesting this info, or if the customer is unwilling to provide this info, this DOES NOT entitle a refund. It is the customer’s responsibility to reply to any of our requests for further information.

If a filing is not due until a certain future date, we will schedule the filing for that date. This situation does not entitle a refund.

If there is anything that prevents the successful approval or filing of the annual report, this does not entitle a refund. Our fee is retained as the fee for the research and work related to the attempted filing of the annual report/statement, and we do not offer refunds under ANY circumstance. If you do not agree to this, you agree to NOT place an order with us.

     Certificate of Status / Good Standing Filing Service

Our certificate of status / good standing filing service is one where we will file a request for a certificate of status / good standing for an LLC or corporation that the customer requests. For many states, we will receive the document digitally and forward it to the customer by email. For other states, the document will be mailed to the customer directly from the state once we perform the filing.

If the entity is eligible for a certificate, the state will likely mail or email the certificate in about 1-2 weeks. However, we cannot guarantee the entity is eligible for a certificate or that any certificate will be delivered. Our service is JUST to file or attempt the request.

In order to request a certificate of status/good standing, an entity must exist in that particular state. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the entity actually exists before placing an order. If an entity does not exist, this does not entitle a refund.

Also, keep in mind that name of the document in most states is a “Certificate of Good Standing”, however, that does not necessarily mean the entity is in good standing. “Certificate of Good Standing” is just the name of the document, and if the entity is not in good standing, the document will show that the entity is not in good standing.

In the event that we need more information to complete the filing, we will send an email to the customer requesting this info. It is the customer’s responsibility to reply to the email with the requested info. Failure to reply DOES NOT entitle a refund. This service is non-refundable, and there are NO EXCEPTIONS.

If there is an issue with the entity preventing a successful filing, this does not entitle a refund.

Dissolution/Termination/Entity Closure Service

Our dissolution/termination service is one where we will file or attempt to file a termination or dissolution for an entity with the appropriate government agency. 

In the event that we need a customer to grant us access to a filing account (such as with the California Secretary of State System), it is the client’s responsibility to grant access to such an account. If the entity has outstanding tax liability, is in bad standing, is already terminated/dissolved, is missing annual report filings, cannot be located in the state system, or if there is any other entity issue that prevents the successful filing, this does not entitle a refund. It is the customer’s responsibility to resolve any of these type of issues so that we can complete the filing. If we need any further clarification or information from a customer, it is the customer’s responsibility to reply with the information we need to perform the service. We cannot guarantee successful termination or dissolution, however, it is extremely extremely rare that we are unable to successfully get an entity dissolved or terminated.

If there is anything that prevents the successful approval or filing of the dissolution filing, this does not entitle a refund. Our fee is retained as the fee for the research/work/customer interaction related to the attempted filing, and we do not offer refunds under ANY circumstance. If you do not agree to this, you agree to NOT place an order with us.

Refund/Cancellation/Return Policy

We do not offer cancellations or refunds on our services. If you do not agree with this policy, you agree to not place an order through this website. We do not make exceptions to this policy, and this policy is not negotiable. If you place an order through us, you confirm that you agree to and accept this policy.

Clarification Questions, More Information, Account Access, Etc.

Often times, we will need further information or clarification from a customer to complete a filing. Examples include clarification of a business or entity name, a business ID number or account number, address clarification, tax account access, etc. In this case, we will send an email requesting said info or clarification. It is the customer’s responsibility to reply with the requested information, and failure to reply does entitle a refund.

Identification/Documentation/Additional Information Requirements

Often times we are required by the government office to collect a form of identification, or additional information or documentation from a client. The customer is responsible for responding to all requests in a timely manner, and you understand that any delay in response or no response will cause a delay or suspension in processing. You agree that failure to respond to our document request emails does not entitle a refund. 

Some examples of items that may be requested are: photo ID, a copy of Articles of Incorporation, a copy of other business documents, and existing account number, a copy of an EIN, an existing account number for a seller’s permit, etc.

Filing and Processing Times

We begin processing orders immediately. However, processing times are an approximation and are not guaranteed. Our processing time is unrelated to government processing time.    

Disputes & Collections

Any charge disputed through a financial institution that is determined to be invalid (i.e. closes in our favor) will be assessed a $75 fee to cover damages caused by the dispute. 

We report all unpaid debt to all 3 credit bureaus against both the the individual and the business entity.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FasFilings.com, its subsidiaries, directors, officers, owners, agents, employees, information providers, contractors and other applicable third parties (collectively, “indemnified Parties”), at your expense, from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liability, debt, penalties, fines, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other dispute resolution expenses) incurred by the Indemnified Parties arising out of, related to, or which may arise from: (a) your misuse of the website or the FasFilings.com; (b) any breach or non-compliance by you of any term of this Agreement, any other FasFilings.com policy, or any third party’s terms and conditions; (c) any dispute or litigation caused by your actions or omissions; or (d) negligence or violation or alleged violation of any law or rights of a third party.

Privacy Policy

We may share customer email addresses with a third party review service strictly for the purpose of collecting reviews and feed back from customers. Beyond that, we do not sell, or rent customer information to any third party unless required by law. We keep all customer information in a password protected database, only accessible to employees for business purposes.

Entire Agreement 

These Terms, are the entire and exclusive agreement between FasFilings.com and you regarding the Services (excluding any services for which you have a separate agreement with FasFilings.com that is explicitly in addition or in place of these Terms), and these Terms supersede and replace any prior agreements between FasFilings.com and you regarding the Services. Other than you and FasFilings.com, no other person or company will be third party beneficiaries to the Terms. We may revise these Terms from time to time, the most current version will always be at [https://dev.fastfilings.pomdev.net/terms-conditions/]. By continuing to access or use the Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.