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Choosing the Wrong Legal Structure Can Cost You Years

The legal structure you choose affects tax, risk, growth, and liability. This session explains legal structures in simple terms so you can make the right choice.

Date:

2 June, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

2 hours

CPD Units:

3

Category:

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

R345,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

Choosing a legal structure is one of the most important decisions a business will make, yet it is often done without proper understanding. This session explains sole proprietors, partnerships, joint ventures, companies, personal liability companies, and trusts in clear, practical terms. Delegates will learn how each structure affects liability, compliance, and long-term growth. The focus is on real-world impact rather than legal theory. Designed for professionals advising businesses, this session helps delegates understand when each structure is appropriate and how to avoid costly mistakes. By the end of the session, delegates will be better equipped to guide clients toward safer, more suitable business structures.

Presenter/s

William Otto

What will set you apart

By attending this event, delegates will learn:

  • The main legal structures used in business
  • The advantages and disadvantages of each structure
  • How liability differs between structures
  • How structure affects tax and compliance
  • When trusts make sense and when they don’t
  • Common mistakes when choosing structures
  • How to advise clients confidently on structure

Event breakdown

  • Overview of common legal structures
  • Sole proprietors and partnerships
  • Companies and liability considerations
  • Personal liability companies explained
  • Trusts and joint ventures
  • Risk and compliance differences
  • Tax and reporting implications
  • Common structure mistakes
  • Advising clients on structure choice

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units.