Nominee Services
Privacy through professional nominees
In Hong Kong, directors and shareholders appear on the public register. A nominee arrangement keeps your name confidential — legally and securely — while you retain complete beneficial ownership and control.
The Concept
What are nominee services?
A nominee is a trusted individual who is officially registered as a director or shareholder of your Hong Kong company in place of the beneficial owner. Their name — not yours — appears in the Companies Registry and other public records.
Behind the scenes, a set of carefully drafted legal documents (trust deed, power of attorney, and nominee services agreement) guarantees that you remain the true owner with full control over the company, its assets, and its bank accounts.
This structure is a long-established, legitimate tool used worldwide by entrepreneurs, investors, and family offices who value discretion.
Nominee Director
A vetted individual is appointed as the registered director of your company. Their role is strictly formal — they take no part in management and sign nothing without your instruction.
Pricing: from USD 3,000/year (depending on nominee)
Security deposit: USD 2,000 (refundable)
Nominee Shareholder
Shares are registered in the nominee's name but held in trust for you under a declaration of trust. You keep every economic and voting right attached to the shares.
Pricing: from USD 800/year (depending on nominee)
Security Deposit
The USD 2,000 refundable deposit, explained
Appointing a nominee director requires a one-time security deposit of USD 2,000. This protects the nominee against liabilities that could arise from company obligations — for example, unpaid government fees or statutory penalties.
The deposit is fully refundable when the nominee arrangement ends in good standing: once the nominee resigns or the company is properly closed, and no outstanding liabilities remain.
How the deposit works
- Paid once, when the nominee director is appointed
- Held in a segregated account for the term of service
- Never used without notice to the beneficial owner
- Returned in full at the end of a clean engagement
Your Protection
Legal documents that keep you in control
Trust Deed / Declaration of Trust
The nominee formally declares that shares are held on your behalf. You remain the beneficial owner at all times, with full rights to dividends, voting, and transfer.
Power of Attorney
A broad power of attorney gives you — or a person you designate — the authority to act on behalf of the company without the nominee's involvement.
Nominee Services Agreement
A comprehensive agreement defines the nominee's strictly limited role, duties, and obligations — protecting both parties and keeping control in your hands.
Important to understand
- Nominees do not sign contracts on behalf of the company.
- Nominees do not manage day-to-day business operations.
- The sole purpose of the arrangement is confidentiality — keeping the beneficial owner's name off the public record.
- All operational control remains with the beneficial owner via power of attorney.
Bank account opening
Some of our nominees can additionally assist with opening a corporate bank account for your company — attending meetings and completing formalities where required. This service is available upon request and is quoted individually depending on the bank and the nominee involved.
Structure your company with confidence
Tell us your goals and we will recommend the right nominee arrangement — confidentially and without obligation.