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I’m seeking an experienced tax/legal strategist to design a scalable, compliant structure for a trading business that operates across systematic stock and crypto strategies. With imminent scaling and a potential relocation to the US, I want to set the right framework before significant profits are realized. Key priorities: * Optimize global entity/tax setup while staying fully compliant * Evaluate US vs. offshore structures * Separate structures for crypto vs. stocks if beneficial (regulation, broker requirements, etc..) * Position external capital management under a compliant but lightweight framework Business Overview * Systematic/algorithmic trading across stocks and crypto (1.5 years profitable) * External capital: performance-fee only via Separately Managed / Non-Custodial Accounts (currently 1 investor, expanding) * Focus: stocks for scalability, crypto for asset management / secondary strategies * Growth horizon: significant scaling within 6–12 months Personal context: * Currently Australian tax resident, no strong ties * Planning US relocation (6–12 months, under work/business Visa) * Background: fintech/payments, comfortable with regulatory detail Strategic Questions 1. Should stock and crypto operations be separated due to regulatory/broker restrictions? 2. US vs. offshore entities: what’s optimal for compliance, scalability, and low-tax efficiency? 3. Best way to structure performance fees from external Separately Managed / Non Custodial Accounts? 4. How to operate as a technology service provider for external assets while avoiding premature licensing/fund structures? 5. How to keep structure scalable but cost effective at current stage? Engagement Structure * Initial Consultation (Zoom/Google Meet): High-level discussion of my situation and strategic options (US vs offshore, entity separation for crypto/stocks, performance fee structuring, etc.). * Strategic Recommendations (Post-Call Summary): A short written outline of recommended options and key considerations provided after the call for evaluation & to decide how to proceed. * Execution (Paid Engagement): If I decide to move forward, we will engage on a paid basis for execution of the chosen legal/tax structure (entity formation, agreements, filings, etc.). Please highlight: * Your experience in cross-border tax and entity structuring for trading/investment firms * Your high-level approach to designing an optimal structure for my situation