Setting up Offshore
Thu Oct 16, 13:00 - Thu Oct 16, 14:30
Innovation City
ABOUT
Setting up Offshore: International Structuring, IP Ownership & Gearing for Investment
Thinking about setting up an offshore company from South Africa? There are quite a few things to bear in mind before taking the leap. Please join us as we unpack key legal and strategic considerations — including local and international tax implications, how exchange control can impact your structure, what it really means to “move your IP offshore,” and how to best position your business for future offshore investment.
Whether you're chasing international growth or seeking to attract global capital, this session will help you structure smarter from the start.
Who Should Attend
- Startup founders and early-stage entrepreneurs
- Scale-up teams preparing for international expansion
- Venture-backed companies gearing up for foreign investment
- CFOs and legal leads seeking clarity on offshore structures
- Investors and advisors working with high-growth South African companies
What You’ll Get Out of It
- A clear understanding of when and why to consider an offshore entity
- Legal and tax tips on structuring your business internationally
- Practical guidance on how to manage and protect IP across borders
- Insights into what global investors are looking for in your structure
- Real-world examples of common mistakes and how to avoid them
SPEAKERS
BA, LLB, LLM (Commercial Law) (UCT), Tim brings deep experience in private equity, venture capital, international corporate structuring, and IP law. With a background in both South African and UK legal environments, he offers a rare cross-border perspective — and a passion for helping founders build scalable, compliant structures from the ground up.
Having completed her LLM in International Business Law at King’s College London, Andea has worked at global law firms in South Africa and England. She has vast experience in South African, English and international tax as well as cross-border transactions, with a pragmatic and robust approach to international structuring and complex corporate transactions. Having worked with both large corporations and start-up businesses, she has a holistic take on the needs of businesses in various stages of growth.
PARKING
Location: We're just off Kloof Street on Darter Road.
Traffic Alert: Please be cautious of traffic heading into town.
Parking Options:
- Parking options around Kloof Street
Recommended: It's always best to use Uber for convenience.
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