pjbooks Chapter 77: Lawyer
Chapter 77: Lawyer
After the mine was operational, Jason brought Dolino back to the city.
At a law firm, Jason consulted with lawyers about his current situation, since they have a more detailed understanding of the law.
Two hours later, the plan was finalized.
Attorney Anna handed Jason the proposal she had just printed out of the printer: "Mr. Jason, this is a proposal designed for your current situation. Please take a look."
"So fast?" Jason raised an eyebrow, somewhat skeptical.
"Please rest assured, this plan is only preliminary and will be revised later. Besides, we are professionals," Anna said calmly and confidently.
Jason didn't say anything, but opened the plan in his hand.
Cayman Islands registered company, Australian mining company, charitable foundation.
The arrows illustrate the relationships between these elements, and the tax rates required for each region are also indicated below.
In short, after all the procedures, the taxes that need to be paid are only a few hundred US dollars, and everything is legal, compliant and reasonable!
"You guys are really professional!" Jason exclaimed.
This was the first time he had ever seen such an operation, and most importantly, everything was within the rules!
Even though he had been in society for many years in his previous life, he never had the chance to meet them. He could only sigh and wonder why the rich get richer.
Fortunately, he still has some money in his life.
"Thank you for the compliment," Anna said with a polite smile.
"So how much do I need to pay you?" Jason flipped through the plan in his hand, but didn't see any insurance coverage. He then turned his attention to another folder next to Anna.
Anna handed over the folder beside her and explained as Jason flipped through it, "Mr. Jason, the first time will be a bit more expensive because of the company registration required in the early stages, costing 300,000 US dollars. In addition, the service fee for this trip is 50,000 US dollars."
"Going forward, our annual service fee is $80,000 USD, and our firm will ensure the smooth operation of all your company's operations!"
Jason rested one hand on the table, tapping his index finger lightly. "If I were to switch agencies later, what would you do?"
"You can rest assured about that. Our firm serves many large enterprises and focuses on solving various problems. Currently, we have service points in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and other regions."
"Of course, if you need to change law firms later, we will contact them as soon as possible to ensure a smooth handover. As for your concerns, I think they are completely unnecessary."
"Furthermore, we will sign a confidentiality agreement, ensuring the confidentiality of all your information with our firm, and a dedicated person will be assigned to you."
Anna remained composed and neither humble nor arrogant. She first described the size of the firm, then directly pointed out Jason's concerns, and finally concluded by emphasizing confidentiality and the responsibility of having dedicated personnel. She was professional and calm.
In the room, Anna smiled and looked at Jason quietly after she finished speaking. The only sound in the room was the light tapping of Jason's fingers on the table.
"How long will it take to get it done?" Jason asked, breaking the silence.
Anna's smile deepened slightly as she replied, "It will be completed within a month after the contract is signed, and a dedicated person will be responsible for the follow-up."
"Let's sign the contract," Jason said, stopping his tapping on the table.
"Mr. Jason, it's a pleasure to have you as a friend of our firm," Anna stepped forward and shook hands with Jason.
"Mr. Jason, the contract will be ready soon. Efficiency has always been our firm's standard. Please wait a moment." Anna walked out of the conference room and gently closed the door.
"Dolino, did I make the decision too hastily?" Only six hours had passed from the appointment to signing the contract.
Dolino spoke up, "Boss, this firm is alright, and I don't think they'd ruin their own reputation."
This firm is indeed very famous in Australia, which is why Jason chose them. But as long as they are famous, we'll have to wait and see how professional they are.
The contract was signed quickly, and the initial payment was directly deposited into the law firm's account.
"Mr. Jason, we'll need your cooperation for the next month," Anna said to Jason before saying goodbye.
Jason nodded. "Okay, you know my phone number. Just let me know in advance."
As Jason left the firm, he stretched and put the contract away, then let out a heavy sigh of relief.
Perhaps it was because he was a corporate slave in his past life, but even though he was the client, Jason still felt depressed by the constant ringing of the phone in the office.
"Let's go, let's fill our stomachs first," Jason said, leading Dolino straight to the restaurant.
After running errands all day, Jason finally returned to the mine as evening approached.
Ellie suddenly appeared out of nowhere, looked at Jason, then at Dolino, and blinked her big eyes. "Jason, where's the good food?"
Jason shrugged. "No."
Before Ellie could ask any more questions, Jason asked with ill intent, "Ellie, your vacation shouldn't be long anymore. You should have finished your vacation homework by now, right?"
"Jason, I hate you!" Ellie turned and left, not giving Jason a chance to ask any more questions.
After handing over their shift, Albert and Ada sat in the open space in front of the house, drinking beer and enjoying the breeze. Nearby, Xing Ronghua was making barbecue, and the aroma filled the air.
Jason joined in and started eating skewers.
"Jason, I received a call from Corinna and Eric. They'll be here tomorrow," Ada casually mentioned, leaving Jason completely taken aback.
Jason looked completely bewildered: "Who? Corinna and Eric? They're coming here? Do they have money?"
It wasn't that Jason looked down on them, but their harvest in the Bering Sea was indeed meager, and Corinna also had to deal with loans, so the money they actually received was even less.
In this situation, the round-trip airfare alone would cost a lot of money, and he didn't believe Corinna would spend that money to come here, let alone bring Eric with her.
"Don't ask me," Ada shrugged, pointed to Cass and the others, and said, "Corinna and the others said it was arranged by the production team, and the production team covered their travel expenses."
"No wonder," Jason realized.
Upon learning of the situation, Jason nonchalantly replied, "Let them come. We'll just entertain them then."
Ada suddenly nudged Jason with her shoulder and whispered, "So, any ideas about Corinna? If so, this is a good opportunity."
Jason rolled his eyes, his face full of speechlessness: "Don't mess around, I didn't mean that."
Ada pursed her lips and said nothing more.
The other newcomers gradually became more outgoing, and although they hadn't been there long, they were starting to accept Jason, their young but approachable boss.
The dinner party didn't last long, since everyone had to go back to work the next morning. They drank some beer to relieve their fatigue and then went back to their rooms to rest.
Lillian stopped Jason, placed a folder on the table, and said, "Jason, you need to find an accountant as soon as possible; Ellie will be starting school soon."
"Don't worry, Mother, I'm already looking." Jason leaned behind Lillian and massaged his mother's shoulders with both hands. "Mother, please bear with me for a while. I promise I'll find an accountant before Ellie starts school."
Lillian interrupted Jason, "Alright, alright, hurry up and look at the statistics I gave you."
Under the light, Jason looked down, his shadow cast by the light, as he quietly flipped through the reports in his hands.
The report was very detailed, with every expense recorded, demonstrating Lillian's meticulousness.
After a long while, Jason looked up, rubbed his sore eyes, and said gratefully to Lillian, "Mother, thank you."
"Alright, let's not talk about that for now. The mine is already generating some profit, but the expenses are also quite high. Although they are all necessary expenses, you need to be careful about them in the future," Lillian frowned and offered her advice on Jason's recent spending issues.
Jason nodded: "No problem, we'll make back the initial investment eventually. I'll have the accountant do the statistics once he arrives."
"Alright, it's too late, you should get some rest."
The stars twinkled, the moonlight shone brightly, and faint shadows appeared in the moonlight.
In the distance, the lights illuminated the area as if it were daytime, and excavators, transport vehicles, and ore washing machines were operating in an orderly manner, with gold being left behind in the gold-collecting troughs by the flow of water.
After watching for a while, Jason yawned.
Although Jason didn't do any strenuous exercise, he was still exhausted from dealing with documents all day.