We provide nominee director and shareholder services to new and existing Companies. Whether you need nominees for privacy or to show a local presence, we can offer people to act as your nominee.
A nominee director is an individual appointed to act as a director of a company on behalf of another person or entity. This is commonly used to protect the privacy of the actual business owner or to comply with local legal requirements. Although the nominee appears on public records, they do not have real executive powers or control.
A nominee shareholder holds shares in a company on behalf of the actual (beneficial) owner. This arrangement helps maintain confidentiality, as the nominee’s name appears in official records instead of the real owner. A declaration of trust is typically used to document the true ownership and the nominee’s limited role.
A Person with Significant Control refers to an individual who ultimately owns or controls a company. This includes people who hold more than 25% of shares or voting rights, or who have the right to appoint or remove the majority of directors. UK companies, for example, are legally required to disclose their PSCs to promote transparency.
Nominee services offer business owners an extra layer of privacy by appointing third parties to act as directors or shareholders in official records. This helps protect the identity of the actual owners and can shield them from unwanted attention or risks. Additionally, nominee arrangements can support asset protection strategies, reduce exposure to legal claims, and simplify international business operations while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Nominee services help maintain the confidentiality of the actual owner’s identity by listing the nominee as the director or shareholder in public records.
There is a legal separation between the beneficial owner and the nominee, with the nominee holding the position on behalf of the true owner under a private agreement.
Nominees can handle formal duties such as signing documents or attending meetings, making it easier for the actual owner to manage the company remotely or anonymously.
Nominee services are commonly used in offshore jurisdictions to meet local legal requirements without compromising the beneficial owner's control or privacy.
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