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🎓 Training Activity 1: Legal Basics

Welcome!

This session will review two key decisions every startup has to make: company structure and type of entity 🏛️

You will learn how to decide the structure of the company in relation to the following:

  • Software vs. product company

  • Local vs. foreign company

  • Types of possible local entities (special focus on the offshore entity)

Types of possible foreign entities:

  • Shady jurisdiction (Bahamas, Panama, etc…)

  • Tax-efficient jurisdictions (UAE, Cyprus, Malta)

  • USA (C-Corp)

  • Other types (UK, LLP)

Let's get started!

🎬 Watch the video here

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Review the slides from the video here.

Apply your knowledge!

Use the attached Company Structure Worksheet to decide the right legal structure for your startup.

Worksheet

Company Structure Worksheet

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