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What is the nominee's position upon the death of the registered shareholder?

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The nominee is the only person with the right to the shares. The shares will be transmitted only in the nominee's name.

What is the difference between a registered shareholder and a nominee shareholder?

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A registered shareholder is the beneficial (real) owner whose name is recorded on the share certificate and in the Register of Shares as the owner of the allotted shares. A nominee shareholder is when the beneficial owner chooses not to have his/her name on the share certificate or in the share register. We supply a third party to be the nominee for the real owner.

What is a nominee shareholder and director, and why should I use them?

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A nominee Shareholder or Director is a third party who allows his/her name to be used in place of the real or beneficial owner and director of the company. The nominee is advised particularly in those jurisdictions where the names of the officers are part of a public record, open for anyone who cares to look can find out these identities. The name of the nominee will appear and ensure the privacy of the beneficial owner.

Can I also have a nominee shareholder and director in Gibraltar?

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Yes you can and we offer the service. A shareholder and a director may be the same person (natural or corporate). In our opinion, you should use our nominee service because there is a public record of shares.

What is a "registered" shareholder?

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The registered owner of shares is the shareholder of record on the books of the corporation, generally kept by the transfer agent. The registered owner may be an individual, a trust, a broker, etc. Registered owners receive communications, proxies, dividends, etc. directly from the corporation through the transfer agent. A registered owner differs from a "street name" owner.

Why should I fill a BOD if I opt for a nominee shareholder and director?

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The responsibility for the activities of the company ultimately lies with the beneficial owner and is therefore required to accept this responsibility by signing this declaration which is held confidentially by the registered office. This confidentiality is protected by the law which provides for a fine of ­ 25,000 USD and/or a prison sentence of two years if confidential information is given out without a court order from the local courts.

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Trust from nominee shareholder?

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A Declaration of Trust from nominee shareholder to the beneficial owner is to ensure that nominee cannot use the shares in anyway without the express authority of the beneficial owner.

What should I do in the event of a death of a shareholder?

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In the event of death of a shareholder, please contact Computershare Investor Services (formerly EquiServe) for the information and papers that need to be completed to get the shares transferred to the beneficiary's name.

How do I advise Capita of the death of a shareholder?

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Dependent upon the type of shareholding, we require certain documentation to register the death of a shareholder. Please write to us stating: For English, Northern Irish, Welsh and Scottish residents, an Original or Court Attested copy of an Irish Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. Alternatively, if Irish Probate (or the equivalent) is not being sought due to the small value of the estate, you can apply in writing to use our Small Estate Procedure, which is discretionary.

What is the difference between a registered shareholder and a Street name shareholder?

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You are a registered shareholder if the security is registered in your name on the issuer’s books and you are in physical possession of a stock certificate which represents your ownership of the security. You are a beneficial owner or your shares are considered held in Street name if the security is registered in the name of your brokerage firm on the issuer’s books and your brokerage holds the security for you in “book entry” form.

How is a death registered?

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A death is registered by the Registrar of Births and Deaths for the registration district in which death occurs. A relative or other eligible person must obtain a Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death from the medical practitioner who attended the deceased during the last illness.

Why would I want to appoint Healy Consultants as nominee director or shareholder?

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Clients normally do this for confidentiality purposes. In many jurisdictions, a register is held of all directors and shareholders which is available for public viewing.

Is there any risk to me if my company appoints Healy Consultants as nominee director or shareholder?

Frequently Asked Questions @ Healy Consultants
a director or shareholder, Healy Consultants does legally control your company. However, in practice this control is not exercised as it is not in Healy Consultants’ interests to breach the trust of its clients by conducting deceitful activities. On the other hand, by becoming a director or shareholder Healy Consultants is exposed to risk should the company conduct unlawful business.

Back to Top What is the difference between a registered shareholder and a beneficial shareholder?

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A registered shareholder is a shareholder who holds shares directly in their name, in certificate or book-entry form, and is listed on the records of a corporation as owning the shares of the corporation. A beneficial shareholder is a shareholder who enjoys the benefits of ownership even though the title is kept in the name of a broker/dealer, bank nominee or custodian fund. When shares are kept in this manner, it is often referred to as keeping the shares in "Street Name."

What does it mean to be a registered shareholder?

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You are a registered shareholder if your name appears on the certificate or in the registration of the security and in the corporation books.

Can I tender my shares for buyback if I am not a registered shareholder?

Securities and Exchange Board of India
Yes, provided you submit the duly executed transfer deed for transfer of shares in your name, along with the offer form and other relevant documents as required for transfer, if any. The same should be sent to the registrar to the buyback offer.

Can a will be registered even after death of testator?

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Yes, claiming party under the will have to produce will, records relating to the death of the testator, witness and the scribe before the Sub Registrar. If Sub Registrar is satisfied about the truth and genuineness of the execution of the will, he will register.

What is a 'Nominee'?

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The Nominee is the name added to the retention certificate when purchasing a personal number plate. The nominee name has to match exactly to the name that appears in the V5 log book of the vehicle you wish to assign your registration number to. If you are buying this number plate as a present, make sure you check what this name is. Mistakes can be rectified however a fee will be incurred.
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