Nominee Shareholder Declaration of Trust

The Nominee Shareholder Declaration of Trust is:

professional 7-page template | 2025 UK England & Wales compliant | for nominees and beneficial owners

Nominee Shareholder Declaration of Trust is a professionally prepared legal instrument used to formally record and govern the relationship between a nominee shareholder and the true beneficial owner of shares in a UK company. This document provides essential legal protection for situations in which shares are held in name only by one party (the nominee) on behalf of another (the beneficial owner), ensuring that all rights, obligations, and entitlements are clearly set out and legally enforceable.

Key Features of this Document:

• Suitable for UK-based individuals and companies using nominee shareholding structures – This deed is ideal for company founders, private investors, trustees, and professional advisers who need to establish or document a nominee arrangement in full compliance with UK company and trust law.
• Compliant with UK legislation as of 2025 – Fully aligned with the Companies Act 2006 and current HMRC guidance, including mandatory registration under the Trust Registration Service (TRS) where applicable. The document addresses recent legislative changes impacting beneficial ownership disclosures, shareholding transparency, and trust compliance obligations.
• Professionally written, comprehensive 7-page template – Carefully structured to include essential clauses such as: interpretation and definitions; declaration of trust; duties of the nominee in respect of voting, dividends, and proceeds of sale; grant of power of attorney to protect the beneficial owner’s rights; multi-party ownership structures with percentage breakdowns; HMRC compliance obligations; dispute resolution mechanisms (ADR and jurisdiction); and governing law.

This declaration of trust provides clarity and legal certainty in private company shareholding where discretion, investor confidence, or strategic structuring requires shares to be held in trust. By defining the legal and beneficial interest with precision, this document reduces the risk of disputes, prevents unauthorised dealings in shares, and ensures that beneficial owners retain full control over their shareholding interests, including the ability to direct how rights are exercised and proceeds are handled.

Whether you are a private investor, corporate founder, professional trustee, or adviser facilitating a nominee arrangement, this Nominee Shareholder Declaration of Trust is an essential and up-to-date document that safeguards ownership rights under current UK law.

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