49Invoices and receipts

49 Invoices and receipts

A responsible migration agent in relation to a service agreement: (a) must not charge a client, and must ensure that a client is not charged: (i) a fee for work or services performed under the agreement; or (ii) an amount for a disbursement in relation to work or services performed under the agreement; unless the client is given an itemised invoice containing details of the work or services to which the fee or disbursement relates; and (b) must ensure that, after the client pays such a fee or amount, the client is given a receipt that identifies: (i) the work or services to which the payment relates; and (ii) the invoice, if any, to which the payment relates.

Note: Under section 313 of the Act, a registered migration agent is not entitled to be paid a fee or other reward for giving immigration assistance unless the agent gives the assisted person a statement of services that sets out particulars of each service performed and the charge made in respect of each service.