If you have looked at the websites of companies that offer formation services, you might come away with the impression that setting up your company structure is one the vital first steps. But there is a reason I have left this to show 11, because until you know what your company is going to look like, what activities it will conduct in country, what activities will be outside the country, where you are likely to be located, what products or services you will sell, whether you will hire people, you cannot identify the legal structure that is right for you.

Now you have a good idea about what your business is going to look like, what are the options you need to consider when deciding on the best legal structure. For obvious reasons today’s show, like all shows, cannot be country specific. I have no idea which countries may be of interest to my listeners but will cover the most common options open to you, but do get specific advice from a local expert before taking any action.