Frequently Asked Questions

Semper Facilis is an AI-powered Private Membership Association (PMA) that provides business formation, professional website design, SEO, AI automation, and digital marketing services to its members.

A Private Membership Association (PMA) is a group of individuals who join together for a common purpose. All services and transactions occur within the private association, governed by its own agreements and bylaws.

You can reach us at (602) 848-3409, email info@semperfacilis.com, or use our contact form. Members also have access to the support portal in their dashboard.

Membership is $49 per year. This grants you access to all services, resources, educational materials, the member dashboard, and priority support.

As a Private Membership Association, all services are provided exclusively to members. This structure allows us to maintain quality, privacy, and a community-focused approach to our business services.

Yes. You can cancel at any time from your dashboard. Your membership remains active through the end of your billing period. Any projects in progress will be completed regardless of cancellation.

Yes, for convenience. You'll receive a reminder email before renewal and can manage auto-renewal in your member dashboard.

We accept credit and debit cards via Stripe, as well as PayPal. All transactions are secure and encrypted.

Refund policies vary by service. Generally, we offer refunds for services that have not yet begun. Once work has started, partial refunds may be available. Please review our Terms of Service for full details.

Absolutely. We offer additional services priced according to your specific requirements. Contact us to discuss a custom solution.

Basic websites typically take 2–3 weeks. Professional and premium packages take 3–6 weeks depending on scope and complexity. You can track progress in your member dashboard.

Yes. Upon completion and full payment, you own all website files, content, and assets. We provide all source files and can assist with domain transfer if needed.

A professional business address you can use for registrations, correspondence, and business cards. Mail handling and forwarding options are available.

A dedicated business phone number with one extension included. Additional extensions are available. Calls can be forwarded to your personal phone or voicemail.

A common law trust is a legal arrangement that can be used for business operations, asset management, and privacy. It derives from centuries of Anglo-American equity law and is recognized in every U.S. state. We prepare the trust documentation and guide you through the setup process. Document preparation only — not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

Yes. Trusts are expressly recognized under U.S. law at both the federal and state levels. The primary legal frameworks include:

• Uniform Trust Code (UTC, 2000) — adopted in whole or in part by more than 35 states; codifies the formation, administration, and modification of trusts.
• Restatement (Third) of Trusts (American Law Institute, 2003) — the authoritative treatise relied upon by courts and practitioners nationwide.
• Internal Revenue Code §§ 641–685 — Congress expressly taxes trust income, confirming federal recognition of trusts as legal entities.
• Arizona Trust Code, A.R.S. § 14-10101 et seq. — Arizona's statutory framework governing trust formation and administration.

Estate-planning attorneys, courts, universities, hospitals, and major investors routinely use trust structures. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on which trust type is appropriate for your situation.

The IRS and the courts draw a clear line between legitimate trusts and abusive trust arrangements. Key distinctions:

• Legitimate trusts are taxable. IRC §§ 671–679 (grantor trust rules) and § 641 require trusts to file Form 1041 and pay applicable taxes. Any arrangement claiming a trust eliminates federal income or self-employment tax is fraudulent.
• The IRS explicitly warns against "pure trust" promoters. IRS Publication 4381 (Abusive Trust Tax Evasion Schemes — Promoters are Lying) identifies schemes that claim a trust can convert personal expenses into deductions or eliminate tax obligations — these are illegal.
• Semper Facilis does not promote tax-elimination strategies. We prepare business-purpose trust documents for asset management, operational separation, and privacy. Our documents do not make claims about eliminating taxes or circumventing legal obligations.
• Sovereign-citizen and "pure trust" rhetoric has no legal basis. U.S. courts have uniformly rejected arguments that common law trusts exempt individuals from federal tax law.

If you encounter a trust promoter claiming their documents eliminate your tax liability, that is a red flag. Semper Facilis is a document-preparation service. We always direct members to qualified CPAs and attorneys for tax and legal questions. Sources: IRS Pub. 4381; IRC §§ 641, 671–679; IRS Notice 97-24.

Yes. Trusts are subject to federal income tax under IRC § 641. Grantor trusts (where the grantor retains control) are taxed on the grantor's personal return under IRC §§ 671–679. Non-grantor trusts file Form 1041 and pay tax at trust rates. Trusts also remain subject to self-employment tax where applicable. Semper Facilis never represents that our trust documents reduce, defer, or eliminate any tax obligation. Consult a licensed CPA for your specific tax situation.

No. Semper Facilis provides service deliverables such as document preparation, registration assistance, and business setup services. We do not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. We recommend consulting with qualified professionals for legal and financial matters.

We assist you in preparing and submitting the necessary forms for state business registration and IRS registration. We guide you through the process and help ensure your paperwork is complete and accurate.

Trust law in the United States is grounded in a layered framework of common law, statutory codification, and federal tax law:

• Uniform Trust Code (2000) — model legislation adopted in 35+ states that standardizes trust creation, modification, and termination.
• Restatement (Third) of Trusts (ALI, 2003) — the leading secondary authority cited by courts to resolve gaps in statutory law.
• IRC §§ 641–685 — federal tax treatment of estates and trusts, including §§ 671–679 (grantor trust rules).
• Arizona Trust Code, A.R.S. §§ 14-10101 to 14-11102 — Arizona's comprehensive trust statute.
• IRS Form 1041 — the tax return required for non-grantor trusts with $600+ in gross income per year.

These authorities confirm that properly formed trusts are legal, taxable entities — not a means to evade obligations. Semper Facilis prepares documents consistent with this framework. Not legal advice. Always consult a licensed attorney.

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No. Semper Facilis has no affiliation with, and does not endorse, sovereign-citizen ideology, redemption theory, or any tax-protest movement. Our trust and business formation documents are prepared for lawful business and asset-management purposes only. We do not represent that any of our documents reduce tax liability, eliminate legal obligations, or grant immunity from federal or state law. Members are required to comply with all applicable laws, and we reserve the right to decline service to anyone seeking to misuse our documents.