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💼 Business
Advanced
Designing Corporate Structures
Plan the right legal and operational corporate structure for a new or growing business.
The Prompt
# Corporate Structure Design Guide Help me design the optimal corporate structure for [BUSINESS_NAME], a [BUSINESS_TYPE] based in [JURISDICTION] with [NUMBER_OF_FOUNDERS] founders. ## Business Context - **Stage:** [STAGE] (e.g., pre-revenue startup, $500K ARR, expanding internationally) - **Ownership split:** [OWNERSHIP_DETAILS] - **Funding plans:** [FUNDING_PLANS] (e.g., bootstrapped, seeking VC, revenue-based) - **Key risks:** [KEY_RISKS] (e.g., liability, IP, regulatory) ## Structure Analysis ### 1. Entity Type Comparison Compare the most suitable entity types for this situation (e.g., LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, Ltd, holding company) in a table showing: liability protection, tax treatment, investor friendliness, admin complexity, and best use case. ### 2. Recommended Structure Recommend the best structure with a clear rationale. If a holding company + operating company setup is appropriate, explain the hierarchy. ### 3. Equity & Vesting Outline a recommended equity split, vesting schedule (standard 4-year / 1-year cliff), and any advisor or employee option pool considerations. ### 4. Intellectual Property Ownership Explain how IP should be held within the structure to maximize protection and investor appeal. ### 5. Setup Checklist Provide a step-by-step formation checklist including: state/country of incorporation, registered agent, operating agreement, EIN/tax registration, and bank account setup. ### 6. When to Restructure List 3–4 trigger events that should prompt a structural review (e.g., raising a Series A, adding international revenue, bringing on key employees). *Note: This is for planning purposes. Consult a qualified attorney and accountant before filing.*
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[BUSINESS_NAME]
[BUSINESS_TYPE]
[JURISDICTION]
[NUMBER_OF_FOUNDERS]
[STAGE]
[OWNERSHIP_DETAILS]
[FUNDING_PLANS]
[KEY_RISKS]
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