A lean start
Sole trader
The activity is conducted through the individual. Risk, tax structure and growth plans should be assessed together.
Why does this area matter?
A sound corporate structure is more than formation paperwork.
When founders' roles, decision-making, share transfers, investment terms and intellectual property are aligned, the company can approach both today's transaction and future growth on a more predictable foundation.
How can we assist?
- Legal comparison of business structures
- Company formation, articles of association and corporate documents
- Founders’ agreements and shareholders’ agreements
- Management and signature authority
- Capital increases, share transfers and restructuring
- Commercial agreements and shareholder disputes
What do we review initially?
- Consistency between formation documents
- Shareholding and governance
- Review of contractual risk before a transaction
Formation decision
Sole trader, limited or joint-stock: when does each become relevant?
The decision should reflect risk, ownership, investment, governance and growth—not only formation cost.
Controlled ownership
Limited company
Suitable for one or more owners, with management, transfer and public liability rules to plan.
Investment and scale
Joint-stock company
Its share and governance structure may suit investment, but requires more formal governance.
Tax and accounting implications should be coordinated with the relevant professionals alongside legal review of structure, liability and ownership.
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