Responsibilities
A UK director is a real legal office holder.
A nominee or non-executive appointment can limit operational involvement, but it does not erase statutory duties.
What you may need to do
- Appear as a director on Companies House records if formally appointed.
- Keep contact details current and respond to compliance requests.
- Review documents before signing and ask questions in writing.
- Complete identity verification and periodic review when required.
- Report red flags, pressure to sign unread documents, or requests outside agreed scope.
What is not standard panel work
- Running daily operations or managing staff.
- Operating bank accounts or moving money.
- Signing supplier contracts outside a written schedule.
- Hiding a beneficial owner or PSC.
- Providing any platform-rule workaround or false KYC information.
Indemnity has limits
A deed of indemnity may allocate specified commercial risks between parties, but it cannot remove all statutory, regulatory, criminal, fraud or misconduct-related responsibility. Independent legal advice is recommended before signing any appointment package.