CA Partner Agreement

This CA Partner Agreement (the "Agreement") sets out the terms and conditions governing the partnership relationship between Bizeneed India Private Limited and chartered accountant (CA) professionals who join the Bizeneed CA Partner Network. Under this agreement, CA partners provide professional services to Bizeneed clients through the Bizeneed platform, including but not limited to tax planning, GST compliance, audit support, and advisory services. The relationship is that of an independent professional contractor, and nothing in this Agreement creates an employer-employee relationship.

• Independent professional contractor relationship - not employer-employee
• CA partners provide tax, compliance, audit, and advisory services through the platform
• Partners must hold a valid practicing certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
• Partners are responsible for their own professional liability insurance
• Geographic coverage and service categories may be specified in the partner schedule
• Partners may serve multiple clients simultaneously through the platform

The CA partner agrees to provide professional services with due diligence, competence, and in accordance with applicable professional standards and regulations. Partners must maintain confidentiality of all client information obtained through the platform, comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ICAI guidelines, disclose any conflicts of interest before accepting assignments, maintain accurate and complete records of all services rendered, and participate in mandatory platform training and quality assurance reviews. Bizeneed agrees to provide the platform infrastructure, client referrals, and administrative support necessary for service delivery.

• Provide services with due diligence, competence, and professional standards
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information obtained through the platform
• Comply with ICAI guidelines and all applicable laws and regulations
• Disclose conflicts of interest before accepting any assignment
• Maintain accurate records of all services rendered and client communications
• Participate in mandatory platform training and quality assurance reviews

CA partners are compensated on a per-service or per-project basis as agreed upon in the specific assignment confirmation. Compensation rates are determined based on service type, complexity, partner experience, and market benchmarks. Payments are processed within 15 days of service completion and client confirmation. Partners are responsible for their own tax obligations including GST registration and compliance where applicable. Bizeneed will issue appropriate tax documentation (TDS certificates, Form 16A) as required by law. Commission or referral fees for client introductions are governed by the separate Referral Policy.

• Compensation on per-service or per-project basis as agreed in assignment confirmation
• Rates based on service type, complexity, experience, and market benchmarks
• Payments processed within 15 days of service completion and client confirmation
• Partners responsible for own tax obligations including GST compliance
• Bizeneed issues TDS certificates and Form 16A as required by law
• Referral fees governed by the separate Referral Policy

CA partners are bound by strict confidentiality obligations with respect to all client information, Bizeneed platform data, and proprietary business information obtained during the course of the partnership. Partners must not disclose, share, or use confidential information for any purpose other than providing services to the specific client. Confidentiality obligations survive termination of this Agreement for a period of 5 years. Breach of confidentiality obligations may result in immediate termination and legal action for damages.

• Strict confidentiality of all client information and platform data
• No disclosure or use of confidential information for purposes other than client service
• Confidentiality obligations survive termination for 5 years
• Breach may result in immediate termination and legal action
• All data handling must comply with applicable data protection laws
• Secure communication channels must be used for all client data transmission

Either party may terminate this Agreement with 30 days' written notice. Bizeneed may terminate immediately for cause, including breach of professional standards, violation of confidentiality obligations, failure to maintain required qualifications, or conduct detrimental to Bizeneed's reputation. Upon termination, the partner must complete or transfer all pending client assignments, return all Bizeneed property and confidential information, and cease use of the Bizeneed platform and trademarks. Outstanding payments for completed services will be processed within the standard payment cycle.

• 30 days' written notice for voluntary termination by either party
• Immediate termination for cause: breach of standards, confidentiality violations, disqualification
• Pending assignments must be completed or transferred upon termination
• All Bizeneed property and confidential information must be returned
• Platform access and trademark use ceases upon termination
• Outstanding payments processed within standard payment cycle

Any dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiations between the parties. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, it shall be referred to arbitration under the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat of arbitration shall be New Delhi, Delhi, India, and the language shall be English. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding. Either party may seek interim injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.

• Disputes first addressed through good-faith negotiations between the parties
• Unresolved disputes referred to arbitration within 30 days
• Arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
• Seat of arbitration: New Delhi, Delhi, India
• Arbitrator's decision final and binding
• Interim injunctive relief may be sought from courts without waiving arbitration rights

For questions about this CA Partner Agreement, partnership inquiries, or to report issues, please contact the Bizeneed CA Partner Relations team. We are committed to maintaining a productive and professional partnership with all CA professionals on our platform.

• CA Partner Relations: partners@bizeneed.in
• Legal inquiries: legal@bizeneed.in
• Support: support@bizeneed.in
• Registered Office: Bizeneed India Private Limited, [Registered Address]
• We aim to respond to all partner inquiries within 3 business days