e.g. construction/engineering contracts and tax authorities (to guarantee the payment of import duties or other taxes).
Beneficiary – the party which benefits from the surety bond
Contractor – the party, on which behalf, the bond is issued and whose obligations are guaranteed by the surety bond
Surety – the entity (insurance company or a bank), who issues the surety bond
Performance bonds
The bond amount is typically 10% of the contract/project value
Maintenance bonds
(Covering the defects period) is typically, up to 5% of the contract value
Advance Payment bonds
Typically, up to 25%-30% of the contract/project value
Retention bond
Typically, between 3% and 5% of the contract/project value