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Guild Legal Entity Structuring Consultancy

Strategic legal consultancy for GameFi guilds. We analyze your operations and jurisdiction to recommend optimal structures (DAO LLC, Foundation, Corp) for liability protection, tax efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 experts to power your protocol.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the secure, immutable backbone of your application. Our development process is built on Solidity 0.8+ and OpenZeppelin libraries, ensuring battle-tested security and gas efficiency from day one.

  • Full Lifecycle Development: From initial design and ERC-20/721/1155 token standards to complex DeFi logic and governance systems.
  • Security-First Approach: Every contract undergoes rigorous internal audits and formal verification before deployment to mainnet.
  • Gas Optimization: We write lean, efficient code to minimize transaction costs for your users, a critical factor for adoption.

We deliver audited, production-ready contracts in 2-4 weeks, enabling you to launch your MVP faster and with confidence.

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A PROVEN APPROACH

Our Legal Structuring Framework

We provide a structured, step-by-step methodology to establish compliant and operationally sound legal entities for your DAO, protocol, or Web3 venture. Our framework is built on real-world experience with 50+ projects.

01

Jurisdiction Analysis & Selection

We analyze your project's tokenomics, team location, and target markets to recommend optimal jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman Islands, BVI, Switzerland, Wyoming LLC). We provide a comparative analysis of regulatory treatment, tax efficiency, and operational viability.

12+
Jurisdictions Analyzed
72 hrs
Initial Recommendation
02

Entity Blueprint & Capitalization

We draft the foundational legal architecture, including Articles of Association, Shareholder Agreements, and token warrant structures. We design clean cap tables that accommodate future fundraising and team incentives while maintaining regulatory clarity.

50+
Structures Designed
Legal Templates
Pre-vetted Library
03

Regulatory Compliance Mapping

We map your project's activities against relevant regulations (SEC, MiCA, FINMA) to identify obligations. We develop compliance workflows for token sales, investor onboarding (KYC/AML), and ongoing reporting to mitigate enforcement risk.

MiCA Ready
Framework Alignment
Compliance Playbooks
Delivered
04

DAO <> Legal Entity Bridge

We architect the legal and technical interface between your on-chain governance (e.g., Snapshot, Tally) and your off-chain legal entity. This includes drafting delegation agreements, proposal frameworks, and execution protocols that are legally enforceable.

Secure Bridge
On/Off-Chain Sync
Execution Protocols
Legally Vetted
05

Ongoing Governance & Maintenance

We establish processes for annual compliance, director duties, shareholder meetings, and financial reporting. We provide retainer services for governance support, ensuring your entity adapts to regulatory changes and scale.

Annual Compliance
Managed
Governance Support
Retainer Available
06

Partner & Service Provider Network

We leverage our vetted network of legal counsel, corporate service providers, auditors, and tax advisors in key jurisdictions to expedite setup and ensure local expertise. We manage the vendor onboarding and coordination.

Vetted Network
Global Coverage
Provider Coordination
Managed Service
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Choose the Right Foundation for Your Web3 Project

Structuring Options: A Comparative Analysis

A detailed comparison of legal entity structures for DAOs, token projects, and Web3 startups, outlining key features, compliance requirements, and operational implications.

Key ConsiderationOffshore Foundation (e.g., Cayman)Onshore LLC (e.g., Delaware)Hybrid DAO Wrapper

Optimal For

Global token sales, DAO treasury

US-based operations, VC funding

Community-led projects, progressive decentralization

Regulatory Clarity

High for token classification

High for corporate activities

Evolving, requires active navigation

Investor Familiarity

High (crypto-native VCs)

Very High (traditional VCs)

Medium (specialized crypto funds)

Setup Complexity & Timeline

Moderate (6-8 weeks)

Low (2-4 weeks)

High (8-12+ weeks with legal engineering)

Ongoing Compliance Burden

Moderate (annual filings)

Moderate (state/federal filings)

Variable (depends on DAO activity)

Treasury & Asset Management

Designed for crypto assets

Requires additional structuring

Native on-chain management

Liability Protection for Members

Strong

Strong (corporate veil)

Limited to structure-dependent

Typical Initial Legal Cost

$25K - $50K+

$10K - $25K

$30K - $75K+

Our Recommended Use Case

Protocols with global user base

Startups seeking US VC investment

Established communities formalizing

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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built for scale and compliance.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts on EVM and Solana chains, delivering audit-ready code in 2-4 weeks. Our contracts are built with OpenZeppelin standards and include comprehensive testing for gas optimization and security.

  • Token Systems: ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155 with custom minting, vesting, and staking logic.
  • DeFi Protocols: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), lending/borrowing pools, and yield aggregators.
  • Enterprise Logic: Multi-signature wallets, DAO governance modules, and KYC/AML compliance hooks.
  • Full Lifecycle: From architecture and development to deployment, verification, and post-launch monitoring.

We guarantee zero critical vulnerabilities in our delivered code, backed by a formal audit from partners like CertiK or Quantstamp.

Expert Guidance for Web3 Founders

Guild Legal Structuring: Common Questions

Get clear answers on structuring your DAO or crypto guild for legal compliance, tax efficiency, and operational clarity. Based on our work with 50+ Web3 projects.

Our structured process delivers a legally sound entity in 3-6 weeks. Phase 1 (1-2 weeks): Jurisdiction analysis and entity selection (e.g., Cayman Foundation, Swiss Association, US LLC). Phase 2 (2-3 weeks): Drafting constitutional documents, operating agreements, and tokenomics alignment. Phase 3 (1 week): Final filings, registration, and operational handover. We provide a fixed-price proposal after an initial discovery call.

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Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.

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24h Response
Directly to Engineering Team
10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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