- A Saint Lucia IBC legally needs only one director and one shareholder, and nominees are optional.
- Nominees give privacy from public view, not from MetaQuotes, banks or authorities.
- MetaQuotes asks for documents establishing the beneficial owner behind any nominee.
What nominees are
A nominee director is a professional appointed to the board on your behalf. A nominee shareholder holds shares on trust for the real owner. Both act on the beneficial owner’s instructions under a formal agreement.
How MetaQuotes treats nominees
MetaQuotes’ checklist says it plainly: where there is a nominee shareholder or a complex ownership structure, you must send supporting documents that establish the beneficial ownership. The UBO also completes SumSub verification personally. Nominees therefore do not hide you from MetaQuotes, but they can keep your name off documents that others see.
When nominees make sense
- You want your personal name off routine corporate paperwork.
- You need a director available to sign documents quickly.
- Your group structure calls for professional directors.
If none of these apply, a simple structure with yourself as director and shareholder is usually the cleanest option for banks and MetaQuotes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need nominees to form a Saint Lucia IBC?
No. One director and one shareholder, which can be the same person, is enough. Nominee services are optional.