Nominee Director Services in the UK

Our legal and discreet Nominee Director Services ensure identity protection and seamless company formation for companies seeking confidential ownership. We offer exclusive UK-based Nominee Directors, ensuring full compliance and professionalism while safeguarding your privacy.

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What is a Nominee Director?

A Nominee Director is the one who is nominated to the board of a company to represent the interests of the appointer. They have minimum or no role in the company's day-to-day operations and their name would appear on the Companies House register. They serve the purpose without revealing the beneficial owner's identity. Most companies opt for this service to preserve their identity and keep their ownership confidential.


Why use a Nominee Director in the UK?

When considering whether to use a Nominee Director in your company it is important to have a full understanding of what a Nominee Director is and how it could benefit your company.

All UK companies must appoint at least one real person as a company director, the person must be at least 16 years of age and they can reside anywhere in the world. The details of the director(s) are shown on public record in the UK.

When you form a company, privacy may be a key factor for you and your business. Appointing a Nominee Director can help you achieve a certain level of privacy within your company as your director's name will be kept confidential and away from public record.


Who needs a Nominee Director?

  • High-Profile Individuals – Celebrity or politicians with business interests they would rather not keep open to the public.

  • Non-Resident Business Owners – business owners outside of the UK who require a local representative for the latter to remain compliant with UK requirements.

  • Privacy-Conscious Entrepreneurs: Those entrepreneurs who like anonymity and do not want their participation in the business to be publicized.

  • Investors & Venture Capitalists - Who wish to invest in UK businesses without the need for public disclosure of their involvement.

Who can be a Nominee Director in the UK?

A Nominee Director can be any individual or corporate entity that meets the legal requirements set by UK company law.

Eligibility to be a Nominee Director:

  • UK Residents & Non-Residents – A Nominee Director can be either a UK citizen or a foreign national.

  • Any Individual Over 16 Years Old – The person must be at least 16 years old.

  • Corporate Entities – In some cases, a company (rather than an individual) can act as a nominee director.

  • Professional Service Providers – Many companies offer Nominee Director Services with experienced professionals.

  • Lawyers or Accountants- provided they meet the necessary legal and regulatory requirements.


What do I need to provide?

The only information that we require from yourself for our Nominee Service is:

  • Beneficial Owners Name
  • Beneficial Owners Address
  • Business Activities

What is the Primary Responsibility of a Nominee Director?

The main duty of a Nominee Director is to act as a legal representative without interfering in business decisions. Their responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining statutory compliance with Companies House & HMRC.
  • Ensuring annual filings (confirmation statements, financial reports).
  • Acting as a formal director on company records while remaining non-executive.
  • Following the nominee agreement and NOT making independent business decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

To appoint a Nominee Director, you typically need: Company Formation Documents – Certificate of incorporation, Articles of Association. Nominee Director Agreement – Defining the role and legal limitations. Declaration of Trust – Confirming the nominee has no real ownership or control. Proof of Identity & Address – Passport, utility bill, or bank statement for KYC verification.
The service is usually provided on an annual basis but can be extended or terminated at any time based on the agreement. Some providers also offer monthly or short-term nominee services.
Yes, Nominee Directors can be hired for many legitimate reasons and are legal in the UK.
No, bank account information is only available to the Beneficial Owner of the company, bank account information is securely protected & never shared.

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

Yes, the service providers do provide Notarised Power of Attorney.

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