Corporate Structuring and Formation

Legal and business structuring service through Zokyo Econ Lab's Compliance division that helps Web3 projects establish appropriate corporate entities and legal structures. The service ensures projects have the right legal foundation for their blockchain activities, including specialized DAO structuring and multi-jurisdictional compliance support.

Entity Formation Services

Zokyo provides comprehensive entity formation guidance covering entity selection advice (company, foundation, DAO legal wrapper), jurisdiction analysis and selection, corporate formation assistance, governance structure design, shareholder and member agreements, regulatory compliance planning, and intellectual property protection. The team helps projects navigate complex jurisdictional requirements across major crypto-friendly regions including UAE, Singapore, Switzerland, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands.

DAO Legal Structures

Zokyo provides specialized services for DAO structuring, including legal wrapper selection and formation. Legal wrapper options include Swiss foundations, Panama foundations, Marshall Islands DAOs, Wyoming DAOs, Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations (UNAs), and other structures based on the DAO's specific activities and compliance needs. Services include governance document preparation, compliance framework design for DAO operations, treasury management structure, contributor relationship frameworks, and liaison with legal counsel in various jurisdictions.

Jurisdictional Expertise

With a global presence spanning the United States, United Kingdom, UAE, Singapore, and multiple European jurisdictions, Zokyo provides structuring support across major crypto-friendly locations. The team analyzes each project's specific needs to recommend the optimal jurisdiction considering factors such as tax treatment, regulatory environment, operational requirements, and long-term business goals.

Why Choose Zokyo

Proper corporate structuring from the start avoids costly restructuring later and ensures compliance with applicable laws. This is particularly important for projects conducting token sales, seeking venture capital, or building globally distributed teams. Zokyo's proven experience includes supporting the Solana Foundation's tokenized setup under the 2023 DLT Foundations Regulations of the ADGM. For DAOs, while operating in a decentralized manner, most need some legal structure to sign contracts, hold bank accounts, comply with regulations, and limit liability for members without compromising decentralization.