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yeah that's better in some setups. If you have nothing to hide and run a straight business it is possible to control a nominee director for instant. Have done that for a few years.
 
If you have nothing to hide and run a straight business it is possible to control a nominee director for instant. Have done that for a few years.
You can do that and be lucky, until something with that nominee goes wrong. Done that, been there, never again.
 
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You can do that and be lucky, until something with that nominee goes wrong. Done that, been there, never again.
I completely agree with you, normally I wouldn’t think it was something you could trust either. This guy I'm dealing with, I’ve worked with him a bit, and we reached a mutual understanding of what belongs to him and what belongs to me.

I believe he got the message and that nothing will happen.

There are very limited resources that he can access in that particular company. But be careful out there!
 
Yeah you need to read between the lines in my reply.

Let me rephrase this, I know he won’t do it!
 
Thanks for raising this, really appreciate how clearly you explained your concerns.

You’re absolutely right about nominee directors being overexposed. Once someone shows up on 50+ company registries, banks start getting cautious and for legitimate businesses, that just creates unnecessary friction. It’s also true that some “white horse” nominees are dirt cheap, but you tend to get what you pay for.

One route you might want to explore, without naming providers here, is using nominees who are more discreet and dedicated to just 2–3 structures max, ideally through smaller or more private CSPs. This way they don’t appear in every public registry and don’t attract attention. These setups are available in certain EU jurisdictions, but they’re usually not advertised openly and often handled through trusted relationships.

There are even a few cases where Spanish structures can be used with a very clean nominee layer, bankable setup, and strong privacy if done right (including Spanish EUR IBAN accounts). It’s not the cheapest route, but it does tick the boxes for trust and long-term use.

Just thought I’d share in case it helps steer you in the right directions, and would be glad to trade notes via DM if you're exploring discreet structures or comparing jurisdictions.
 
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There are even a few cases where Spanish structures can be used with a very clean nominee layer, bankable setup, and strong privacy if done right (including Spanish EUR IBAN accounts). It’s not the cheapest route, but it does tick the boxes for trust and long-term use.
Why Spain? It is a tax hell even for EU standards, not particularly effective banking, UBO disclosure the same way as everywhere else.

Maybe you have some more effective tax structures your firm implements? Can you elaborate on the value and benefits of this service (and Spain's involvement)?
 
Fair point, Spain definitely has its challenges, and you're right that for many it’s far from ideal due to UBO disclosure, tax treatment, and how banks operate there.

That said, in specific use cases, Spain can actually be a better fit than some Eastern European setups or so-called bounty island structures (like Seychelles, Belize, or the BVI). While those may offer deeper anonymity, they’re increasingly flagged by banks, payment processors, and compliance departments especially for businesses operating in finance, consulting, digital marketing, or anything B2B where reputation and perceived legitimacy matter.

Spain, being part of the EU and fully OECD-compliant, carries far more institutional trust. Even with the UBO disclosure rules, a Spanish SL (Sociedad Limitada) can still pass banking and compliance checks far more easily than a structure based in places like Bulgaria or St. Vincent. Some clients also find that having a recognised EU presence on paper, especially in a country like Spain, opens more doors with European clients, partners, and institutions.

That doesn’t mean it’s perfect, and certainly not the cheapest route, but in the right context, it can be a strong choice when trust and optics matter more than just raw anonymity.

Always happy to explore comparisons further, structure always depends on purpose.
 
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