Meridien International invites qualified firms to join our mutually beneficial partnership program, designed to leverage expertise and expand high-quality service offerings in the financial, consultancy, legal, and tax advisory sectors. Our partnership models are flexible and can be tailored to the operational preferences and needs of our Partners.
Partner Eligibility Requirements
To maintain the highest standards of service quality, regulatory compliance, and reputation management, all prospective Partners must meet the following criteria before formalizing the partnership:
- Registered Legal Entity:
The Partner must be a duly registered company or legal entity operating in compliance with the applicable corporate laws of their jurisdiction. Proof of registration and good standing must be provided upon request. - Integrity and Professional Conduct:
The Partner must have a clean professional and ethical record, with no history or allegations of fraud, financial misconduct, money laundering, or involvement in illegal activities. Any involvement in such activities will disqualify the applicant from partnership consideration. - Compliance with Laws and Regulations:
Partners must demonstrate full compliance with all relevant local and international regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), data protection (GDPR where applicable), and tax laws. - Reputation and Market Standing:
We reserve the right to conduct due diligence to verify the reputation and market standing of potential Partners. This may include reference checks, financial audits, and background investigations. - Ongoing Obligation:
Partners agree to maintain these standards throughout the partnership term. Any breach, investigation, or regulatory action that jeopardizes Meridien International’s reputation or compliance standing may result in immediate termination of the partnership agreement.
Partnership Models
Model 1: Referral & Full-Service Handling
The Partner refers Clients directly to Meridien International, which manages the full client engagement from initial contact to deal closure. Clients are invoiced and pay Meridien International directly. The Partner receives an agreed commission upon successful deal completion.
- Advantages:
- Minimal operational involvement for the Partner.
- Commission payments for every closed deal with no need to maintain client servicing infrastructure.
- Considerations:
- Limited opportunity for the Partner to develop in-depth knowledge of jurisdictions or tax planning.
Model 2: Partner-Managed Client Relationship with Meridien Support
The Partner manages Clients independently, issuing invoices and collecting payments. Meridien International invoices the Partner according to pre-agreed pricing, while the Partner benefits from our informational base (website, pricing data).
- Advantages:
- Full financial control and direct client management.
- Access to Meridien’s resources without maintenance costs.
- Considerations:
- Use of Meridien International’s pricing and informational resources restricts the Partner’s ability to set independent pricing.
Model 3: Independent Partner Branding with Meridien Back-Office Support
The Partner operates with full branding and client ownership, maintaining their own informational resources. Meridien International acts as back-office support for technical order processing and service delivery.
- Advantages:
- Independent pricing and full client control.
- Cost-effective back-office services under special partnership pricing.
- Considerations:
- Responsibility for maintaining up-to-date marketing and informational content lies with the Partner.
Ongoing Support & Compliance
Meridien International is committed to providing real-time informational and technical support to Partners, including timely responses via email, phone, and video conferencing. Partners may be featured on our website to enhance market presence and facilitate client contacts.
To protect all parties and uphold regulatory standards, Meridien International conducts regular compliance reviews and reserves the right to suspend or terminate partnerships if compliance breaches or reputational risks are identified.
