Company formation in Ireland is a great way to expand sales to Europe and reach out to customers from around the European Union. However, the Irish Company law requires every local company to have at least one director who is a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or ideally an Irish resident. At Chern&Co, our mission is to make businesses Ireland accessible to entrepreneurs around the world. Thus, we offer nominee director company service for businesses that reside outside the EEA to assist them in experiencing all the benefits of running Irish business.
A Nominee company director in Ireland is an individual whom real company owners hire in order to have the legal right to operate in the Republic of Ireland. As usual, the Nominee director performs a non-executive company officer role. They do not have access to either company’s bank accounts or any decision-making power in a company. In some cases, a company nominee’s address can be listed as the company’s registered address provided it’s agreed with a nominee. To protect both a nominee and real company directors from misconduct and potential risks, Chern&Co initiates signing a special agreement.
A nominee company director’s details are publicly visible and can be found in all official documents and institutions like the Company Registration Office.
So, no business entity is allowed to operate in Ireland if it does not have a director-resident of the EEA. However, there’s another way entrepreneurs can follow in order to get their Irish company registered. It’s to obtain a 137 non-resident insurance bond that will allow your company to operate despite not having an EEA director. However, assigning a nominee director will facilitate and speed up the entire company formation process in Ireland compared to an insurance bond. Irish banks may refuse opening accounts for non-EEA companies if there’s no local director assigned.
It is affordable: we offer a budget-friendly option of assisting with assigning a nominee company director in Ireland. This is one of the most reasonable offers on the market and an excellent option in terms of the price-quality ratio.
It will get you rid of the hassle: we are perfectly aware of all the legal requirements for appointing nominees in Ireland. Rest assured you will not have to worry about anything.
We are result-driven. We engage with a vast database of reliable nominees ready to take directorship of your company. This empowers us to assign a nominee for your company within the fastest possible terms.
No risk involved: a nominee director will have no decision-making power and no access to your business bank account. You are the only executive of your own business.
It’s a low risk: all the companies we register have a real director. Thus, nominees carry no responsibility over the company’s affairs. Besides, when a real company officer representative stops responding to our queries, you will get resigned from a company nominee director role.
Long-term legal source of income: we pay a set annual fee to our nominees and cover the cost of any additional request (unless it’s a CRO form signature vital for a company). The final sum you get will directly depend on the number of directorships you hold.
It’s a safe procedure: we conduct a strict verification procedure for every director and beneficial shareholder of a company according to AML requirements. Thus, you become engaged with a transparent and compliant business.
No pressure: we always contact you and ask for your consent to act as a nominee for any new company. No company is assigned to you without your written consent.
Want to understand how nominee directors work before purchasing?
Read our full guide: Why businesses choose a nominee director in Ireland →
At Chern & Co, we believe in a fast and unproblematic service delivery process. Thus, check out a few super easy steps we take to assist you with assigning a nominee company director.!
*we will need to take a few steps to ensure that your candidate is allowed to act as a nominee. We conduct a typical AML process similar to the one we conduct for every nominee from our database. This may take additional time.
For over 12 years, Chern & Co has been providing customers with superb assistance in managing their companies in Ireland. We will help you start your business route and supervise you as you decide to grow. Our strong customer support and dedication to your goals will ensure your positive experience with Chern & Co. Wait no longer to apply for our assistance with assigning a nominee company director!
If you have any questions left, feel free to contact us. We believe in a client-oriented approach and so our managers are open to inquiries. Chern & Co will help you select the best service for your business absolutely free of charge.
Disclaimer: The content of this page is for acquainting purposes only and is subject to change. It does not constitute any professional advice. No liability is accepted by Chern & Co for any actions taken or not taken in reliance on the information set out in this article. Professional, legal or tax advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action.
Our nominee company director service provides a fully compliant EEA-resident director for your Irish limited company, registered with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) under the Companies Act 2014. Here is what you receive:
The nominee director has no executive role and no access to company bank accounts or business operations. A formal nominee director agreement protects your authority as the beneficial owner and sole decision-maker.
Have questions about how nominee directors work in practice? Read our full guide: Who are nominee directors in Ireland and why businesses choose them →
Our nominee company director service is priced at €2,000 per year, inclusive of all CRO filing fees and ongoing secretarial liaison. This is an annual recurring service — your company’s EEA-resident director requirement is covered for a full 12 months, with renewal managed by our team.
For non-EU founders setting up an Irish company from scratch, we recommend combining this service with one of our all-inclusive formation packages. These bundle company registration, a registered office address, and the nominee director appointment at a single fixed price:
View full packages for non-EU residents →
Chern & Co Ltd is a licensed company formation agent based in Ireland, operating under the Companies Act 2014. We have assisted hundreds of non-EU founders in establishing and maintaining compliant Irish limited companies.
Our nominee directors are EEA-resident professionals with a clear understanding of their statutory duties. Every appointment is backed by a formal nominee director agreement that protects your rights as the beneficial owner. Our nominee directors do not act in an executive capacity and do not interfere in the management or commercial decisions of your business.
For a full overview of Irish company formation for non-EU residents, visit our Company Formation Ireland guide →
Looking to form an Irish company with a nominee director included? Compare our company formation packages for non-EU residents.
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Chern & Co Ltd is a licensed Trust and Company Service Provider (TCSP) in Ireland, authorised and supervised by the Department of Justice.
Our official registration reference is TCSP APP/1211/2018, and we are listed in the public TCSP register maintained by the Irish Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Unit.
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