Nominee Services
Compliant nominee and registered-agent arrangements, fully disclosed to the authorities.
Starting from
AED 5,000
Annual nominee service
- Typical timeline
- Varies by structure
- Best for
- Holding structures, offshore companies and non-resident owners
- Disclosure
- Always to authorities
- Annual nominee service
- From AED 5,000
About Nominee Services
Some structures use a nominee director, nominee shareholder or registered agent for practical reasons. In the UAE, beneficial owners must always be recorded with the authorities.
We offer only transparent, compliant arrangements and explain exactly how they work before you sign anything.
Transparent
Beneficial ownership is declared as the law requires.
Registered agent support
A local agent for filings and notices.
Clear contracts
Written agreements that protect all parties.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Purpose
Structured ownership
Nominee arrangements can be used within legitimate corporate and holding structures.
Disclosure
Required
Beneficial ownership must be identified and disclosed where required by applicable rules.
Use
Case-specific
The arrangement should have a legitimate commercial or structural purpose.
Review
Compliance-led
KYC, beneficial ownership and source-of-funds requirements remain important.
Is this right for you?
Who may need nominee support?
International holding structures
Offshore company owners
Corporate groups requiring a registered representative
Non-resident investors
Owners working with professional registered-agent structures
Nominee arrangements require careful planning
Nominee services can form part of certain corporate structures, but they should never be used to conceal the beneficial owner or avoid legal obligations.
The structure, responsibilities and disclosure requirements should be documented clearly before implementation.
- Understand the intended structure
- Identify the beneficial owner
- Review the nominee's role
- Prepare required documentation
- Maintain appropriate records
Transparency remains essential
A nominee arrangement does not change the underlying beneficial ownership. Relevant authorities, banks and professional advisers may still require full ownership and source-of-funds information.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Beneficial owner
- Passport copy
- Proof of address
- Beneficial ownership information
- Source of funds
Corporate structure
Provide information about the company, shareholders and intended ownership arrangement.
Purpose
The commercial or structural reason for the nominee arrangement should be clearly documented.
Due diligence
KYC and supporting documentation may be required by the registered agent, authority or financial institution.
What is included
- Structure review and suitability check
- Registered agent and secretary service
- Written nominee agreement
- Beneficial owner register filings
- Ongoing corporate maintenance
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Assess
We check whether a nominee arrangement is appropriate.
- 2
Agree terms
Roles and responsibilities are documented.
- 3
File
Registers and filings are completed.
- 4
Maintain
Annual filings and records are kept up to date.
Important to know
Before you proceed
Nominee does not mean anonymous
Beneficial ownership information remains subject to applicable disclosure and compliance requirements.
Use only for legitimate structures
Nominee arrangements should not be used to conceal assets, evade tax or circumvent regulatory requirements.
Banking is independent
Banks may request full details of the beneficial owner and the purpose of the structure.
Legal advice may be appropriate
Complex ownership structures should be reviewed by qualified legal and tax professionals before implementation.
Questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppNo. Beneficial owners are registered with the authorities. A nominee only holds the legal position as agreed in writing.
No. We only recommend them where they are lawful and necessary for your structure.
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