Your incorporation structure should anticipate future needs:
Employee Ownership
If you plan to offer equity:
- Ensure SAS structure
- Reserve shares for employee pool (typically 10-15%)
- Understand BSPCE regulations
- Plan for international employees
International Expansion
- Consider holding company structures
- Understand transfer pricing rules
- Plan for multi-currency operations
- Research double taxation treaties
Fundraising Readiness
- Maintain clean cap table
- Document all major decisions
- Keep financial records pristine
- Build relationships with lawyers familiar with VC deals