Nominee Director & Nominee Shareholder Services

Trusted Global Compliance

Our Nominee Director and Nominee Shareholder services provide foreign companies and entrepreneurs with a local legal presence in over 30 countries worldwide.

Expand Your Business to Turkey with Confidence.

We offer nominee director and nominee shareholder services backed by 20+ years of accounting, audit, and corporate compliance experience in Turkey. We help international companies navigate Turkish regulations, protect their privacy, and meet local requirements seamlessly. With a network spanning 30+ countries, we combine global expertise with on-the-ground knowledge in Turkey to ensure your expansion is smooth, legal, and efficient.

What is a Nominee Director?

A Nominee Director is a legal representative officially appointed as a company director on public records. The nominee director acts on behalf of the beneficial owner, handling statutory duties while the true owner retains control behind the scenes. This arrangement satisfies local laws requiring resident directors without exposing the owner’s identity or day-to-day involvement. Our nominee directors are licensed professionals who ensure your company meets all corporate governance requirements, filings, and formation obligations in the jurisdiction.

What is a Nominee Shareholder?

A Nominee Shareholder is an individual or corporate entity appointed to hold shares in your company on paper. This service protects the confidentiality of the real shareholders by keeping their names off public registers. Nominee shareholders help satisfy legal requirements (such as a minimum number of shareholders) while the beneficial owner retains full rights and ownership through a private trust agreement. The nominee holds shares in trust, ensuring that dividends, votes, and control remain with you, the beneficial owner.

Why do foreign investors choose nominee services in Turkey?

Turkey’s laws allow 100% foreign ownership of companies, with no requirement for a Turkish partner or citizen director in most sectors. However, practical challenges – from work permits to bureaucracy – mean having a local representative can be invaluable. Our nominee services provide trusted local professionals who act on your behalf, so you can focus on your business growth while we handle compliance and representation.

Why Your Business Might Need Nominee Services in Turkey

Even though Turkey welcomes foreign investors (foreigners can own 100% of a Turkish company), navigating local rules and administrative procedures can be complex. Here are common scenarios where our nominee director and shareholder services help international businesses:

Company Formation & Legal Setup:

Form your Turkish Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Joint Stock Company without delays. Turkish law doesn’t mandate local shareholders or director, but foreign directors of an LLC must obtain a work permit under labor laws. Our nominee director service provides a local, work-authorized director to fulfill this role, avoiding permit hurdles and ensuring your company is registered and operational faster.

Bank Account Opening:

Turkish banks often require in-person verification or a local signatory for corporate accounts. A nominee director can act as your in-country representative to work with banks, submit documents, and open accounts on your behalf, sparing you travel and hassle.

Regulatory Compliance & Representation:

Once your company is set up, there are ongoing obligations – tax filings, social security registrations, board meetings, etc. Our nominee directors (or managers) ensure all legal compliance requirements are met on time. They represent your company before Turkish authorities, so you never miss a statutory deadline or misunderstanding due to language barriers.

Privacy & Confidentiality:

Not all investors want their names on public records. A nominee shareholder arrangement can keep the beneficial owner’s identity confidential, as the nominee’s name appears on the company’s shareholder register instead. The nominee holds shares in trust for you via private agreements, protecting your privacy while you retain full control. This is especially useful for high-profile individuals or companies entering a new market quietly.

Local Presence & Continuity:

Having a local director gives your Turkish entity an immediate presence. It builds credibility with customers and partners who see a local point of contact. It also ensures business continuity – our corporate entity can serve as nominee director, meaning even if personnel change, the directorship remains uninterrupted. This stability is reassuring for both authorities and commercial partners.

Strategic Structuring:

In certain regulated industries or joint ventures, using a nominee shareholder can help meet local structuring needs or ownership thresholds while still respecting the spirit of the law. While Turkey does not force foreign investors to take on local partners, some foreign companies opt for nominees for strategic reasons like easing a licensing process or simplifying a future joint venture structure. Every arrangement is custom-tailored and legal – we ensure all contracts and declarations are in place so your beneficial rights are protected.

Benefits of Our Nominee Services

Legal Compliance

Ensure adherence to Turkish laws without the complexities of foreign directorship.

Confidentiality

Protect the identity of the actual owners in public records.

Operational Efficiency & Risk Mitigation

Facilitate quicker company setup and banking processes & avoid potential fines and legal issues related to non-compliance.

Strategic Flexibility

Adapt to various business structures and regulatory environments.

Nominee Director Service – Local Management & Compliance Assurance

Appointing a nominee director means you have a trusted person or entity in Turkey acting as your company’s director (manager or board member) in the eyes of the law. This service is invaluable for foreign businesses, especially when establishing an LLC:

Avoid Work Permit Complications:

As noted, a foreign individual acting as a director of a Turkish LLC is generally required to obtain a work permit. Failing to do so can lead to significant fines (employers face fines of ₺35,816 per unpermitted foreign employee, and the individual can be fined ₺14,319 plus face deportation). Our nominee director (who is a Turkish citizen or a resident legal entity) eliminates this risk from day one – no work permit needed. We handle all social security and labor law compliance for the director role,so you stay fully compliant with Turkish employment regulations without your own team needing work authorization.

Day-to-Day Representation:

Your nominee director will represent the company in Turkey as needed – signing incorporation documents, leases, contracts, and official forms on your behalf (strictly under your instructions). They can attend shareholder or board meetings locally and implement decisions taken by the real owners. For example, if your business needs to sign a contract in Turkey urgently, our nominee can execute it the same day locally, rather than you couriering documents or flying in. This kind of agility keeps your operations running smoothly.

Fiduciary Duty & Control:

Our nominee directors understand their fiduciary duties under Turkish law – acting in the best interest of your company and ensuring all legal obligations are met. You maintain full control as the beneficial owner: the nominee only acts upon clear authority per our agreement. All important decisions remain yours; the nominee cannot take any action without your consent. This balance of local management and foreign control is achieved through carefully structured powers of attorney and trust declarations.

Compliance & Reporting

With over two decades in Turkish corporate compliance, our team ensures nothing falls through the cracks. The nominee director, supported by our accountants and lawyers, will make sure your company’s tax filings, statutory accounts, and regulatory reports are filed correctly and on time. We keep meticulous records and can provide management reports regularly so you have full visibility. As your local eyes and ears, we’ll promptly inform you of any legal changes or requirements affecting your business.

Nominee Shareholder Service – Privacy, Confidentiality & Strategic Ownership

Our Nominee Shareholder service involves us (or our legal affiliate) holding shares in your Turkish company in name only, on behalf of you – the real owner. This service is often chosen for privacy or structural reasons:

Privacy & Confidentiality:

When we act as a nominee shareholder, your name as the beneficial owner is kept confidential on public documents. For instance, the Turkish Trade Registry gazette would show our nominee entity as a shareholder instead of you. This protects the privacy of investors who prefer not to publicly disclose their business ownership in Turkey. High-net-worth individuals, celebrities, or even competing businesses expanding into Turkey find this useful to avoid unwanted attention or scrutiny.

Simplified Ownership Structure:

Perhaps you want to simplify a complex international holding structure by having a single local nominee hold the shares, instead of multiple foreign entities or persons. Our service can hold shares on behalf of a group of owners under one name, making Turkish compliance (like receiving official notices or signing shareholder resolutions) more straightforward. We then internally manage the breakdown as per your instructions. This can also be helpful in cross-border tax planning or when preparing for a future sale or investment, as the nominee can quickly transfer shares as directed by the real owners.

Strategic Regulatory Needs:

While Turkey generally has no foreign ownership caps, certain regulated sectors (media, aviation, etc.) have limits or require special approvals. In such cases, a nominee shareholder could be part of a solution to meet the letter of local ownership rules while the foreign investor remains the beneficial owner (always in compliance with the law). Additionally, if a foreign company wants to signal local commitment, having a local nominee (like a Turkish investment firm) as a minority shareholder could be advantageous in practice. We provide such arrangements with full transparency and legal rigor.

How It Works & Legal Security:

We formalize our nominee shareholder engagements with robust legal documents. Turkish law permits these private contracts, even though it doesn’t explicitly regulate nominee ownership. Because there is no formal trust law in Turkey, the security of a nominee setup relies on the strength of the contract – which is why you want an experienced, reputable firm handling it. We ensure the agreements are watertight and enforceable. In short, you remain the real owner in every sense, just with an added layer of local representation.

Transparency and compliance are paramount. Even with a nominee shareholder, you as the UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) will be disclosed to banks and authorities as required by law (e.g. for anti-money-laundering compliance), but this information is not public. We help handle those disclosures discreetly and properly. Meanwhile, to the outside world, your privacy is maintained.

How It Works

Consultation & Setup

We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your needs and select the best jurisdiction from our 30+ covered countries. We then prepare all necessary legal documents, including nominee agreements and powers of attorney.

Appointment of Nominee

Our vetted nominee director or shareholder is formally appointed in the company’s registry. All filings, corporate documents, and government notifications are handled by our team in full compliance with local laws.

Transparent Operation

The nominee acts on paper only. You retain 100% control and ownership of the company. We maintain private trust declarations to reflect your true ownership, ensuring compliance with beneficial ownership rules.

Ongoing Compliance & Support

We manage all ongoing compliance tasks (annual filings, corporate updates, reporting) and keep records up-to-date. Our global network of legal experts monitors regulatory changes to keep you informed and protected.

Our Services Include:

Appointment of Nominee Directors and Shareholders

Providing qualified individuals to act on your behalf.

Legal Documentation

Drafting and managing necessary agreements, including Declarations of Trust and Power of Attorney.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring all company activities meet legal standards.

Ongoing Support

Assisting with administrative tasks, filings, and communications with local authorities.

Why Choose Us as Your Nominee Partner in Turkey?

Unmatched Experience & Credibility

With over 20 years of experience in Turkish accounting, auditing, and corporate law compliance, we are a pioneer in assisting foreign businesses in Turkey. We have successfully guided hundreds of companies through Turkish company formation and governance. Our team provides “comprehensive support for new businesses, from initial setup and registration to financial planning and compliance, ensuring a smooth launch”. When you partner with us, you gain a experienced advisor who anticipates issues before they arise.

Confidentiality & Integrity

We understand the sensitive nature of nominee arrangements. Professionalism, confidentiality, and utmost integrity are at the core of our service. All information regarding your beneficial ownership is kept strictly confidential and shared only on a need-to-know basis with relevant authorities or bankers (with your consent). Our firm is licensed and operates with the highest ethical standards – we are a trusted legal entity that large multinationals rely on for nominee services in Turkey. You can count on us to safeguard your interests as if they were our own.

Multilingual & Multicultural Support

Communication will never be a barrier. Our staff is fluent in English and Turkish, and we have team members proficient in several other languages. We bridge any cultural gaps and ensure you’re fully informed, in English, about your company’s status. You’ll receive reports and can hold meetings with our nominee representatives in the language you’re comfortable with. We pride ourselves on effective communication and representation on our clients’ behalf.

Global Reach with Local Focus

While we are experts in Turkey, our operation in 30+ countries means we understand international business needs deeply. If you’re expanding into Turkey as part of a broader global strategy, we can coordinate with our offices and partners worldwide to provide a seamless one-stop solution. This global network ensures consistency and ease if you require nominee or corporate services in multiple jurisdictions. Few firms in Turkey can offer this breadth of international reach coupled with local specialization.

Comprehensive Corporate Services

Beyond nominee directorship or shareholding, we support your entire Turkey venture lifecycle. From initial company registration (see our Company Registration in Turkey service page) to ongoing bookkeeping, payroll, tax advisory, and even independent audit, we have you covered. Our holistic approach means your Turkish entity’s administration is managed under one roof, reducing risk and hassle. We coordinate everything – you won’t have to juggle multiple providers or worry about compliance gaps. This integrated support further reinforces the nominee structure, as our accounting team works closely with the nominee director to keep everything in line.

Local Compliance Mastery

Turkey’s regulatory landscape – from the Commercial Code to tax regulations – is our home turf. We ensure full compliance with local laws at every step. Our nominee directors meticulously uphold all company obligations under Turkish law, so you never risk penalties or legal trouble. We stay updated on every legal change and its impact on foreign-invested companies. This mastery of Turkish compliance means no surprises for you.

Countries We Cover

We provide nominee services in over 30 jurisdictions across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. Our key locations include:

Nominee Director Services

Nominee Director & Nominee Shareholder Services

Trusted Global Compliance

Our Nominee Director and Nominee Shareholder services provide foreign companies and entrepreneurs with a local legal presence in over 30 countries worldwide.

Expand Your Business to Turkey with Confidence.

What is a Nominee Director?

What is a Nominee Shareholder?

Why do foreign investors choose nominee services in Turkey?

Why Your Business Might Need Nominee Services in Turkey

Company Formation & Legal Setup:

Bank Account Opening:

Regulatory Compliance & Representation:

Privacy & Confidentiality:

Local Presence & Continuity:

Strategic Structuring:

Benefits of Our Nominee Services

Legal Compliance

Confidentiality

Operational Efficiency & Risk Mitigation

Strategic Flexibility

Nominee Director Service – Local Management & Compliance Assurance

Avoid Work Permit Complications:

Day-to-Day Representation:

Fiduciary Duty & Control:

Compliance & Reporting

Nominee Shareholder Service – Privacy, Confidentiality & Strategic Ownership

Privacy & Confidentiality:

Simplified Ownership Structure:

Strategic Regulatory Needs:

How It Works & Legal Security:

How It Works

Consultation & Setup

Appointment of Nominee

Transparent Operation

Ongoing Compliance & Support

Our Services Include:

Appointment of Nominee Directors and Shareholders

Legal Documentation

Regulatory Compliance

Ongoing Support

Why Choose Us as Your Nominee Partner in Turkey?

Unmatched Experience & Credibility

Confidentiality & Integrity

Multilingual & Multicultural Support

Global Reach with Local Focus

Comprehensive Corporate Services

Local Compliance Mastery

Countries We Cover

Contact Us for a Consultation

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