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Establishing a Business Entity in Brazil (Updated)

The two most common forms of legal entities incorporated in Brazil are the limited liability company (“Limitada”) and the corporation (“S.A.”). These are considered the most attractive types of companies given that they are...more

A&O Shearman

Deferred payment of share capital: Luxembourg eases S.à r.l. incorporations

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On April 28, 2026, the Luxembourg Parliament voted a law allowing the deferred payment of the minimum share capital of private limited liability companies (the S.à r.l.) for up to 12 months after their incorporation (the...more

Carey Olsen

Doing business in the Cayman Islands guide (Legal 500) (UPDATED)

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The Cayman Islands is a common law jurisdiction, which is based on the English model. It comprises statute law and binding case precedents. English and British Commonwealth case authorities are generally persuasive, but not...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Structuring U.S. Acquisitions for European Investors

For European investors eyeing the U.S. market with an acquisition, the “Stock vs. Assets” debate is more than just a legal technicality; it dictates your future liability profile and tax efficiency. Whether you acquire shares...more

Clark Hill PLC

[Webinar] México 2026: Perspectivas legales y tendencias clave en materia corporativa, laboral y fiscal - May 6th, 1:00 pm CT

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Le invitamos a participar en nuestro webinar, donde nuestro equipo legal multidisciplinario analizará cómo las empresas pueden adaptarse a un entorno regulatorio en México en constante evolución. Durante la sesión, nuestros...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Argentina (Updated)

1. Types of business entities - The most common types of legal entities adopted in Argentina are the limited liability company (“Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada” or “SRL”), the corporation (“Sociedad Anónima” or “SA”)...more

Cooley LLP

Intercompany Agreements: What You Need to Know

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When emerging companies expand outside of their home country, they’ll often create subsidiaries in the new jurisdictions for administrative, tax and legal purposes....more

DLA Piper

Navigating credit party structures in cross-border financings: Key differences between US and English approaches

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As cross-border financing transactions continue to evolve in complexity, understanding the structural distinctions between United States and United Kingdom credit party frameworks is key for borrowers, lenders, and deal...more

Offit Kurman

Delaware Non-Consolidation Opinions: A Critical Tool in Structured Finance Transactions

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In sophisticated commercial real estate and other finance transactions, bankruptcy risk is not an abstract concern; it is a central underwriting consideration....more

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Building a Bulletproof Entity Structure for Your Multi-Unit Restaurant Group

Growing a restaurant group in New York isn’t just about finding the next great location or perfecting your menu. It’s about building a legal foundation that protects what you’ve already built while giving you room to grow....more

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From Arizona to California: TLTF Summit Panel Explores ABS Impact

Arizona’s bold experiment in transforming how law firms raise capital and operate is colliding with fierce resistance across state lines, creating an uncertain future for one of the legal profession’s most contentious...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Joint Venture Best Practices: A Strategic Guide for Business Leaders – Part 1, Treat Your JV as Business Strategy First, Legal...

Joint ventures remain one of the most powerful tools in the modern business arsenal. In this five-part series, we will explore how, in a climate of geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility, joint ventures have proven...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

FCA Review Highlights Important Considerations for Acquisitions in the Financial Advice and Wealth Management Sector

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Regulator’s findings emphasise the need for sound risk management, appropriate group structuring, and prudent use of debt....more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Corporate Law Comparison Chart: Delaware vs. Texas

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Texas is in the spotlight after several companies chose to move their legal home from Delaware to Texas. In 2025, Texas overhauled the Texas Business Organizations Code (the TBOC) to make the state more attractive for...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Over the Limit: Can Equity Trump the Certificate of Incorporation’s Share Cap?

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We often remark anecdotally that disputes over ownership status—whether one is or is not an owner—seem far more common in the context of LLCs than corporations. The contrast between the often-permissive structure of the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Structuring Tips for Scaling: Unpacking PC-MSOs

Jeremy Sherer and Alexandra Wood offer tips on: How to establish a PC-MSO How PC-MSO considerations vary from state to state. Alexandra: What are structuring considerations for early-stage healthtech companies? Jeremy: It...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Summer Reading: CRD VI, August 2025 - Cayman Ultimate General Partners In Subscription Facilities: Do They Ultimately Matter?

In subscription finance transactions where the borrower or another pledgor entity (such as a feeder fund or guarantor) is a Delaware limited partnership or a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (ELP), the role of the...more

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Mark Zuckerberg Got Founder’s Stock—Should I?

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When startup founders hear that Mark Zuckerberg received “founder’s stock” with 10-to-1 voting rights, the natural reaction is: Should I get that too? The impulse is understandable. As a founder, you may worry—sometimes...more

Jones Day

Global Enforcement And Asset Recovery Series - Series Article 2: Asset Disclosure

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In the context of asset recovery, a successful outcome largely depends on the ability of a claimant to garner sufficient disclosure of assets that are amenable to enforcement. This, in turn, explains why the powerful...more

Cooley LLP

The Cayman Sandwich: A Potential Corporate Structure Solution for LatAm Startups?

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For founders, choosing the right entity structure is a key decision point in the formation of the company. Historically, almost all Latin American startups seeking venture funding would incorporate in the US...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Hungary (Updated)

1 COMPANY FORMS - The following company forms are available in Hungary: (i) general partnership (Kkt.); (ii) limited partnerships (Bt.); (iii) limited liability company (Kft.); (iv) private company...more

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What Foreign Founders Need to Know About US Visas and Corporate Structure

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Many of our startup clients are founded by foreign-born entrepreneurs who launched their companies while on a visa in the US. A recent study found that more than half of unicorns in the US were founded by immigrants. If you...more

Hone Maxwell

Why Some International Entrepreneurs Use U.S. LLCs Without Paying U.S. Tax

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In the increasingly global world of online business, it’s not unusual for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and consultants to seek a business structure that supports international operations, offers stable banking options, and...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Japan (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - 1.1 Description of the types of entities available in each jurisdiction through which to conduct business --- Business entities available for doing business in Japan - 1.1.1...more

Allen Matkins

Another Court Conflates Limited Liability Companies And Corporations

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For the last several years, I have been commenting on the judicial confounding of limited liability companies and corporations. Recently, I came across yet another egregious mergence of the corporate and LLC forms...more

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