(1) For the purpose of these Regulations, an ADR entity is established -

(a) if operated by a natural person, at the place where he or she carries out ADR activities,

(b) if the entity is operated by a legal person or an association of natural or legal persons, at the place where that legal person or association of natural or legal persons carries out ADR activities or has its statutory seat, or

(c) if it is operated by an authority or other public body, at the place where that authority or other public body has its seat.

(2) For the purposes of these Regulations, a trader shall be treated as being established -

(a) if the trader is a natural person, where he or she has his or her place of business, or

(b) if the trader is a company or other legal person or association of natural or legal persons, where it has its statutory seat, central administration or place of business, including a branch, agency or any other establishment.