Nominee Shareholder Services Canada

Secure Ownership. Absolute Privacy.

In a competitive market, privacy is an asset. Cozien Nominees allows you to hold shares in a Canadian corporation without your name appearing on public registries, using a legally robust Nominee Shareholder structure.

NOMINEE SHAREHOLDER SERVICES

How Nominee Shareholding Works

When you form a company, shareholder names are often listed in public databases. If you wish to keep your investment private, whether to protect against competitors, manage family wealth, or separate business interests, we can act as the registered shareholder while you remain the beneficial owner.

Our Nominee Shareholder services allow you to hold shares through a trusted legal entity, keeping your name off public registries where permitted. We handle the signing of routine shareholder resolutions to simplify your paperwork.

Declaration of Trust

We do not "own" your company. We simply hold the title. This relationship is cemented by a Declaration of Trust, a powerful legal document that states:

a. You receive 100% of all dividends and profits.

b. We vote the shares only according to your written instructions.

c. You can transfer the shares back to your name (or another nominee) at any moment.

Anonymity

Shield your identity from competitors and public searches while maintaining full legal ownership of your assets:

a. Prevent competitors from seeing your new ventures before you are ready to launch.

b. Create a layer of separation between your personal identity and your corporate assets.

Security & Compliance

Privacy is not Secrecy.
We provide legitimate privacy solutions. We strictly adhere to FINTRAC and Know Your Client (KYC) regulations. We do not offer services for tax evasion or illicit activities. Your identity is shielded from the public while remaining compliant with regulators.

Strategic Legal Partnership
Structuring a Nominee agreement requires precision to ensure the beneficial owner is fully protected. For complex trust arrangements, family trusts, or tax-planning structures involving these shares, we recommend the tax and estate planning team at CoLex Legal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose control of my company?

No. The Declaration of Trust legally binds us to act only on your instructions. If we fail to do so, we are in breach of trust. You retain full beneficial ownership.

Will my name appear on the corporate search?

No. The public corporate search will list "Cozien Nominees" (or our designated entity) as the shareholder. Your name remains in the company's internal records.

Is this the same as a "Bearer Share"?

No. Bearer shares are illegal in Canada. We know exactly who the beneficial owner is (you), and we maintain that record internally. This is a compliant, legal privacy structure.

Secure Your Anonymity

Operate with confidence and privacy. Contact us to structure your Nominee Shareholder agreement.

Schedule My Consultation

Address

1187 Bank Street Suite 201 (Unit #3), Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3X7

Phone Number

(613) 558-5363

CONTACT@NOMINEES.COZIENLAW.COM

Client-Focused Nominee Services

Launch and manage your Canadian business with confidence.

We provide professional Nominee Director, Nominee Shareholder, and Corporate Secretarial services that go beyond those offered by standard registry agents.

How Nominee Shareholding Works

Frequently Asked Questions

Secure Your Anonymity

Operate with confidence and privacy. Contact us to structure your Nominee Shareholder agreement.

Cozien Nominees is dedicated to providing exceptional nominee and corporate services designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients.