Blockchain & Corporate Structuring

Comprehensive legal advisory for establishing and structuring legal entities for blockchain and Web3 projects operating in the Australian market. Piper Alderman's integrated team provides expert guidance on entity formation and corporate architecture for digital asset businesses.

Entity Formation & Structuring

Corporate Structuring for Blockchain Projects: Company formation and corporate structure optimization for blockchain startups and established crypto businesses entering the Australian market. The team advises on jurisdiction selection, multi-entity architectures for token projects, and corporate governance frameworks for both traditional companies and DAOs.

DAO Legal Frameworks: Legal structuring for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), including legal wrapper selection and governance design that ensures compliance with Australian securities and financial services regulations.

International Structure Planning: Strategic advice on offshore corporate structures, foundation formations, and subsidiary structuring for global blockchain projects with Australian operations.

Regulatory Entity Requirements: Guidance on entity structuring required for various licensing regimes, including AFSL holders, digital currency exchanges, and other regulated fintech activities.

Integrated Expertise

The Corporate & Commercial team is fully integrated with the firm's blockchain, tax, competition, banking and finance, and regulatory practice areas, providing complete structural solutions. They invest time understanding client objectives, business strategies and market dynamics to design optimal entity architectures.

Experience & Recognition

Piper Alderman was the first major Australian law firm to accept Bitcoin payments (October 2019), demonstrating their commitment to the blockchain industry. The team has advised leading Australian and international blockchain projects since 2017, building deep expertise in entity structuring for digital asset businesses.