Should you register as a local limited company, an LLC, a Delaware C-Corp, or something else? Early on, founders face decisions about company structure and jurisdiction that can have tax and fundraising implications. We’ll explain the common setups for African startups – many incorporate in Delaware or Mauritius for investor-friendliness, while operating locally through subsidiaries. We break down the jargon: what a C-Corp or LLC actually means, and considerations like ease of doing business, investor requirements, and repatriation of profits. By understanding your options, you can set up a structure that suits your growth plans and avoids painful pivots later (like “flipping” into a new holding company mid-fundraise).
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