CORPORATE SET-UP
& WEB3 PROJECTS STRUCTURING
CORPORATE SET-UP
& WEB3 PROJECTS STRUCTURING
Structure your Web3 project for scalability, compliance, and capital readiness. From Layer 1 protocols to DAOs and DeFi platforms, we structure legally sound frameworks that protect founders and attract investors.
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Multi-Entity Structuring
Governance and DAO Frameworks
Tax Planning and Cross-Border Structuring
Token Issuance Structuring
Token Legal
Opinions
Fundraising and Investor Documentation
Ongoing Legal and Compliance Support
Launching a blockchain protocol, DeFi platform, or DAO in the UAE or globally requires legal infrastructure designed for Web3 realities. We create tailored multi-entity structures that often combine offshore foundations, UAE holding companies, and dedicated development companies to optimize governance, treasury management, and tax efficiency.
Our frameworks support founder control, seamless investor onboarding, and readiness for global expansion. We guide you in choosing the right jurisdictions for protocol foundations, developer entities, and token issuance. All documentation is prepared to meet evolving regulatory standards for virtual assets, enabling compliant fundraising, token launches, and sustainable growth for your project.
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Multi-Entity Structuring
Governance and DAO Frameworks
Tax Planning and Cross-Border Structuring
Token Legal
Opinions
Fundraising and Investor Documentation
Ongoing Legal and Compliance Support
Brief Descriptions of Our Corporate Set-Up & Web3 Projects Structuring Services
Regulatory Assessment
Every successful Web3 project starts with a clear understanding of its regulatory environment. We analyse your protocol, token model, and business activities to determine licensing requirements (if any), compliance risks, and jurisdictional constraints before you incorporate.
Jurisdictional Selection
Selecting the right jurisdiction is critical for credibility, tax efficiency, and investor confidence. We compare on-shore and offshore hubs to identify the optimal locations for your protocol foundation, developer entity, and treasury.
Multi-Entity Structuring
Scaling Web3 ventures often requires multiple entities to handle governance, development, and asset management. We design entity stacks that integrate offshore foundations, holding structure, and DevCos for operational clarity and tax optimisation.
Governance and DAO Frameworks
For DAOs and decentralized protocols, we draft constitutions, governance models, and operating rules that meet founder objectives while maintaining legal defensibility across multiple jurisdictions.
Token Issuance Structuring
We design legally compliant token frameworks, utility, governance, or hybrid, that meet exchange listing requirements and fundraising goals. Our structures are built to withstand regulatory scrutiny in key global markets.
Token Legal Opinions
Our legal opinions are 100% accepted by Tier 1 crypto exchanges and institutional partners. We classify tokens, confirm compliance, and provide the regulatory assurance needed for listings, fundraising, and investor onboarding.
Fundraising and Investor Documentation
Investor trust depends on precise documentation. We prepare SAFT/SAFE+T agreements, cap tables, shareholder agreements, and token sale terms that give your project the legal credibility to attract capital.
Tax Planning and Cross-Border Structuring
We integrate tax optimisation into your legal design, mapping corporate, token, and treasury flows to minimise liabilities and meet Economic Substance Regulations globally.
Ongoing Legal and Compliance Support
Post-launch, we provide continuous legal oversight, updating governance, adapting to regulatory changes, and maintaining cross-border compliance so your project remains investor-ready and scalable.
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Client Case Studies
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Representative Cases
Web3 Ecosystem
Structured a multi-entity framework for a DeFi protocol, combining an offshore foundation, UAE HoldCo and DevCo.
in the UAE
Advised the largest DEX on the UAE-based DAO wrappers for a separate treasury structure.
for Tier 1 Listing
Issued a token classification legal opinion for a Layer 1 project seeking Binance listing, enabling smooth exchange onboarding and meeting compliance requirements in multiple regions.
Set up a Swiss foundation to manage protocol IP and treasury, paired with a Dubai commercial entity for operations and ecosystem development in the MENA region.
Structured a multi-jurisdictional setup for a blockchain gaming platform, including token issuance, licensing, and tax-efficient revenue channels from in-game assets and NFTs.
Advised a founder relocating to Dubai on corporate structuring, tax residency, and Economic Substance Regulations compliance to protect token holdings and reduce global tax exposure.
Structured a stack of corporate entities for DEX with offshore entities for token issuance and Dubai based DevCos ensuring global compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
From legal opinions to DAO wrappers and fundraising documentation, having the right setup from day one is key to scaling globally.
Book a call with a crypto lawyer today to structure your Web3 project the right way.
What is the best jurisdiction to set up a Web3 project or DAO in the UAE?
The best jurisdiction depends on your business model, token type, and target markets. For example, many Web3 founders combine a UAE free zone entity with an offshore foundation for governance and token issuance.
Why do Web3 projects use offshore entities alongside UAE entities?
Offshore entities are often used to hold IP, issue tokens, and manage governance in a neutral, founder-friendly jurisdiction. Pairing this with a UAE development company can optimise tax, compliance, and operational control while giving access to the UAE’s banking and investor network.
Do I need a token legal opinion before launching my token?
Yes, especially if you plan to list on Tier 1 exchanges, onboard institutional investors, or avoid being classified as a security. A legal opinion confirms the token’s classification, regulatory compliance, and jurisdictional positioning. Our token legal opinions are 100% accepted by Tier 1 exchanges globally.
How can I structure my DAO to be legally compliant?
DAOs often operate without legal recognition, creating liability risks for founders and contributors. By setting up a DAO legal wrapper you can define governance, limit liability, and comply with AML/CTF requirements while maintaining decentralization.
What documents are essential for launching a Web3 project?
Key documents include your entity incorporation documents, governance agreements, token sale terms, SAFT/SAFE agreements, shareholder agreements, and token classification legal opinions.
Can I raise funds from global investors with a UAE Web3 structure?
Yes, if your structure and documentation meet international investor expectations. By aligning your corporate set-up with recognised legal standards and providing clear governance and compliance frameworks, you can raise funds from VCs and family offices worldwide.
Why Crypto Founders Choose Us
The UAE’s first crypto-native law firm, we deliver results across VARA, ADGM, and SCA frameworks.
Plain language answers, weekly check-ins, fast turnarounds, and messenger updates.
We’ve drafted crypto laws, advised regulators, and operated on the builder side, so our advice is practical, not theoretical.
Transparent scopes with clear deliverables. No billable-hour anxiety, no surprises.
Structures mapped to your business model, unit economics, and global scale plan. No templates, only fit-for-purpose design.
From entity + licensing to token opinions, investor docs, governance, and ongoing compliance - one accountable team.
- Proven UAE track record: The UAE’s first crypto-native law firm, we deliver results across VARA, ADGM, and SCA frameworks.
- Crypto-native lawyers: We’ve drafted crypto laws, advised regulators, and operated on the builder side, so our advice is practical, not theoretical.
- End-to-end legal execution: From entity + licensing to token opinions, investor docs, governance, and ongoing compliance - one accountable team.
- Fixed fees. No surprises: Transparent scopes with clear deliverables. No billable-hour anxiety, no surprises.
- Founder-friendly process: Plain language answers, weekly check-ins, fast turnarounds, and messenger updates. No templates, only fit-for-purpose design
Feedback & Endorsements
Founding Partner
NewTribe Capital
“This partnership is about making sure founders aren’t left in the dark when it comes to legal questions. With NeosLegal’s support, we can offer more than funding. We can offer confidence.”
Superteam UAE, Solana
“Having NeosLegal by our side means our founders building exciting Web3 projects with confidence and a solid legal foundation. We’re grateful for NeosLegal’s expertise, professionalism and commitment to helping the ecosystem grow.”
Frequently Asked Questions
From legal opinions to DAO wrappers and fundraising documentation, having the right setup from day one is key to scaling globally.
Book a call with a crypto lawyer today to structure your Web3 project the right way.
What is the best jurisdiction to set up a Web3 project or DAO in the UAE?
The best jurisdiction depends on your business model, token type, and target markets. For example, many Web3 founders combine a UAE free zone entity with an offshore foundation for governance and token issuance.
Why do Web3 projects use offshore entities alongside UAE entities?
Offshore entities are often used to hold IP, issue tokens, and manage governance in a neutral, founder-friendly jurisdiction. Pairing this with a UAE development company can optimise tax, compliance, and operational control while giving access to the UAE’s banking and investor network.
Do I need a token legal opinion before launching my token?
Yes, especially if you plan to list on Tier 1 exchanges, onboard institutional investors, or avoid being classified as a security. A legal opinion confirms the token’s classification, regulatory compliance, and jurisdictional positioning. Our token legal opinions are 100% accepted by Tier 1 exchanges globally.
How can I structure my DAO to be legally compliant?
DAOs often operate without legal recognition, creating liability risks for founders and contributors. By setting up a DAO legal wrapper you can define governance, limit liability, and comply with AML/CTF requirements while maintaining decentralization.
What documents are essential for launching a Web3 project?
Key documents include your entity incorporation documents, governance agreements, token sale terms, SAFT/SAFE agreements, shareholder agreements, and token classification legal opinions.
Can I raise funds from global investors with a UAE Web3 structure?
Yes, if your structure and documentation meet international investor expectations. By aligning your corporate set-up with recognised legal standards and providing clear governance and compliance frameworks, you can raise funds from VCs and family offices worldwide.
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