Where should you register your business, and why does it matter so much?
In this episode of An Ounce of Prevention, we break down how business jurisdiction affects taxes, liability, compliance costs, and long-term growth.

Partner and Corporate Team Lead Tawnya Bell walks through the most common entity-formation choices founders make: Delaware, Texas, Wyoming, and when Series LLCs should be your first choice (and when it creates unnecessary risk). If you’re starting, restructuring, or planning an eventual exit, this conversation can save you time, money, and legal headaches.

This episode is designed for business owners, founders, and executives who want to make strategic, not trendy, decisions about corporate structure.

Time Stamps / Chapters:

00:31 – Introduction to corporate structure & jurisdiction

00:55 – Case law update: Non-compete enforceability

01:00 – Wiggins v. Southern Securities Group overview

02:55 – Mississippi Supreme Court ruling explained

04:05 – Why non-competes are often misunderstood

04:22 – Why jurisdiction matters when forming a business

05:02 – Delaware: benefits and limitations

06:18 – Texas business courts and why they matter

07:16 – Wyoming LLCs and the anonymity myth

08:17 – Series LLCs and long-term structural risks

09:39 – Practical guidance for choosing the right state

10:16 – Avoiding trend-based business decisions

11:12 – Disclaimers and closing remarks