Nominee Directors Explained
A nominee director lends their name to the public role while a private agreement reserves all control to you. Lawful and common — but banks will always identify the real controller during KYC.
Every serious offshore engagement starts with the same three questions: what are you protecting, where will you bank, and what will the structure cost to run in year three — not just year one.
The Longer Answer
A nominee director lends their name to the public role while a private agreement reserves all control to you. Lawful and common — but banks will always identify the real controller during KYC. In practice, the right answer for your situation depends on three variables: where you are personally tax-resident, what the company will actually do, and where it needs to bank. Change any one of the three and the recommendation can change with it.
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Nominee Directors Explained
A nominee director lends their name to the public role while a private agreement reserves all control to you. Lawful and common — but banks will always identify the real controller during KYC.
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