Apex Jurisdiction
apex_jurisdictionRecommends the optimal legal jurisdiction for Web3 projects by analyzing project type, fundraise structure, and regulatory needs across 28 crypto-native domiciles, providing a ranked verdict with trade-offs.
Instructions
Recommend the best legal jurisdiction for a Web3 project. Covers 28 crypto-native domiciles (UAE ADGM, VARA, RAK DAO, DMCC, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cayman, BVI, Bermuda, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, EU MiCA, Malta, Lithuania, Estonia, Gibraltar, UK, Bahamas, Delaware, Wyoming DAO LLC, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Seychelles, Isle of Man, Jersey, Japan, Korea, Panama, El Salvador). Returns a ranked verdict with the recommended pick, why it wins for this specific project, the trade-off the founder should accept, and alternates with the conditions under which they should be used. Use this when the founder is incorporating, restructuring, or evaluating a domicile their lawyer recommended.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| projectType | Yes | The category of the project. For projects spanning multiple categories, pick the one driving the licensing or token-issuance decision. | |
| fundraise | Yes | Fundraise structure. equity-only = SAFE/priced round only. token-only = SAFT or token sale only. hybrid = both. | |
| fundraiseUsd | No | Target raise size in USD. Used to weight cost-of-setup against expected runway. | |
| teamResidencyRegion | No | Where the core team is currently resident. | |
| targetMarketRegion | No | Primary target customer or user region. | |
| needsLicensedActivity | Yes | Will the entity directly operate a licensed activity such as custody, brokerage, exchange, regulated stablecoin issuance, or money transmission? If unsure, set false. Most token-only foundations do NOT need this. | |
| institutionalSensitivity | No | How much weight to give Tier 1 LP / CEX / MM comfort with the domicile. high = institutional-led raise, regulated venue listing on roadmap. low = community / retail driven. | |
| taxSensitivity | No | How much weight to give corporate tax rate. | |
| speedToLaunch | No | Timeline urgency. high = need entity in 30 days. low = comfortable with 6-12 month build. | |
| description | No | Optional free-form project description for context. Helps the polish layer write a grounded narrative. Does not affect ranking. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ok | Yes | ||
| rankings | Yes | Ranked jurisdictions, best fit first. | |
| narrative | No | Short narrative analysis. |