Director for temporary companies running one-off projects in Europe
You're running a fixed-term project — trade fair, exhibition, market test. We create the dedicated legal entity, direct it for the length of the mission, then wind it down cleanly.
A one-off project doesn't need a permanent structure
Running a trade fair, exhibition, or similar project in Europe often requires a local entity: signing contracts, invoicing, tax and social obligations, legal representation. Yet these projects rarely last more than one to five years.
Hiring a local director, or tying up one of your own executives in that role, is costly and creates a long-term commitment. Entrusting the directorship to a trusted third party, for the duration of the project, is often the simplest and safest route.
What we take on
Creation, directorship, day-to-day administrative and financial management, and wind-down — a single point of contact from day one to project close.
From legal structuring to wind-down
Diagnostic & structuring
Analysis of the project, timeline, and target country. Selection of the most suitable legal form.
Company creation
Incorporation, administrative formalities, bank account opening, and initial compliance setup.
Directorship & governance
Legal representation, signing authority, administrative and financial steering for the full duration of the project.
Wind-down & closing
Dissolution of the entity at the end of the mission, closing of accounts, full handover of records.
Projects that are temporary by nature
International trade fairs
A local entity to organize and operate a stand or national pavilion.
Temporary exhibitions
Structuring dedicated to the exhibition's timeline, in France or elsewhere in Europe.
Pop-up stores
Test a European market with a lightweight structure, directed remotely or on-site.
Filming & productions
Responsive leadership suited to tight event-industry schedules.
Pilot projects
Validate a concept before investing in a permanent presence.
Project holding companies
Temporary stewardship of a structure for the duration of a transaction.
An experienced director
Théo Schmitt directs corporate structures and steers financial strategy with agility.
Europe & West Africa presence
Based in Paris and Abidjan, we cover the full European scope.
Governance & compliance
Every entity is managed with the same rigor, from creation to closing.
What our clients ask us
How long does your directorship mandate last?
From a few months to five years, depending on your project's duration. The mandate is defined upfront and can be extended if the project evolves.
Which countries do you operate in?
We operate across the European scope, with a primary base in France. Each setup is assessed case by case.
Who remains legally responsible for the company?
As the appointed director, we assume legal representation of the entity for the duration of the mandate, within a governance framework agreed with you.
What happens to the company at the end of the project?
We handle its dissolution and administrative closing, or its transfer if you wish to keep it running.
Do you work with our existing lawyers and accountants?
Yes. We coordinate with your usual advisors, or can bring in our own network if needed.
Is it legal to have someone external direct your company?
Yes, provided the mandate is written, governance is real and documented, and the structure is transparent — see our article temporary director or nominee director: what's the difference?
Have a project to structure?
Tell us about your timeline and the country you have in mind.