Ditch Delaware
Introducing a jurisdiction designed for incorporating emerging technology, web3 companies, and FinTech banks
Create a Legal Entity
Create a Legal Entity
LLC
You can create an LLC in less than one day and benefit from our regulatory framework.
DAO LLC
The CDEZ is the only other place in the United States, besides Wyoming, Tennessee, and Vermont, that allows for the incorporation of DAOs as legal entities.
C-Corp
Our regulatory framework protects and helps you grow your C-Corp, without red tape. (Coming soon)
About the Catawba Digital Economic Zone
The CDEZ is the first jurisdiction within the United States created for digital entrepreneurs, freelancers, FinTech, digital assets, Web3, and other exponential digital technologies. Enabled by the sovereign Catawba Indian Nation of the Carolinas
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Why having a CDEZ LLC?
Incorporating in CDEZ gives company founders, startups, attorneys and entrepreneurs the ease of doing business they can’t find in other jurisdictions. CDEZ has a legal framework specifically designed for web3 and emerging technologies.
Create your legal entity
Create your legal entity
Why incorporating in the CDEZ?
Robust and Agile
Our regulators operate at the bleeding edge of technology policy and can move at the speed of innovation.
Deep Expertise
Built and advised by experts in emerging technology fields like fintech, web3, AI, robotics, and more.
Modern UX
Say goodbye to paper filings and mandatory in-person hearings, our zone is built to operate where you are.
Indian-Nation Owned
The Catawba Indian Nation is the regulator and majority owner of the zone – ensuring a permanent stake in our modern economy.
Pro-Innovation
A commercial code that enables innovation and created by builders and inventors, not special interests.
Regulatory Sandbox
A safe and stable environment for experimentation backed by the high walls of U.S. treaty obligations.
CDEZ´s Advantage
Foundational Law for Every CDEZ Legal Entity
The Catawba Digital Economic Zone offers a solid and efficient commercial code covering both digital and non-digital enterprises. Our regulatory practices are guided by the model laws of the American Bar Association and the Uniform Law Commission, along with the Restatements of Common Law by the
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Restatements of Common Law by the American Legal Institute
For Digital Assets Company Founders
We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of digital asset innovation. We’re the first to implement the Uniform Law Commission’s updates to the Uniform Commercial Code, recognizing digital assets, including a pioneering legal definition of NFTs. Inspired by Wyoming’s digital asset regulations, our framework offers clarity and protection for your digital ventures. Choose CDEZ for a jurisdiction that’s leading the way in digital asset law.
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Including the first legally valid definition of NFTs
For DAO Founders and Members
The CDEZ’s Regulatory Framework allows incorporating DAOs as:
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Easier and with Reduced Complexity Compared to Wyoming And Tennessee
Industry Sectors
New Financial Tech
Digital assets, Digital Banking, Data center & services
Freelancers and Digital Agencies
Creative Agencies, Consultants, PR & Media Agencies, Software Studios
Traditional Financial Services
Banking and Finance, Financial Advisory, Securities sales, Investors
Regulatory Framework
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THE CATAWBA NATION BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES CODE
DAO Regulation
Digital Assets Regulation
Administrative Procedure Regulation
RS003 – FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INTERIM ZONE SECRETARY
RS002 – FOR COMPLIANCE OF ENTITIES UNDER THE CATAWBA INDIAN PREFERENTIAL HIRING ORDINANCE
RS001 – Resolution Adopting Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code to Accommodate Emerging Technologies
CDEZ Legal & Tech Features Roadmap
See an updated version here!
Go To Public Trello
Go To Public Trello
Check out our latest announcements
APPROVED AND UPCOMING REGULATIONS
Banking And Financial Services Regulation
Tribal Nation-Backed Economic Zone Solicits Feedback For New DAO Regulatory Structure
CDEZ DAO Regulation
DAO Regulation
Stablecoin Regulation Draft
RESOLUTION No. 003
FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INTERIM ZONE SECRETARY
RESOLUTION No. 002
FOR COMPLIANCE OF ENTITIES UNDER THE CATAWBA INDIAN PREFERENTIAL HIRING ORDINANCE
Advance Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) On Stablecoins​
RESOLUTION No. 001
Resolution Adopting Amendments To The Uniform Commercial Code To Accommodate Emerging Technologies
Catawba Digital Economic Zone Issues Draft Of Proposed Rule On DAOS
Digital Assets Regulation
Administrative Procedure Regulation
Roadmap
View our current roadmap on Trello and see what’s coming up in development!
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View Roadmap Trello
Discord Community
You can vote on upcoming tech features through the voting channels on our Discord server.
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Aaron Anderson — CDEZ Startup founder and enrolled member from Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
This is the only place in America I could do any of this. I spent years on research, looking for like minded people, and figuring out how to sounds more legit to american investors without being in Cayman Islands, or dubai, This zone has been speaking volumes to people I approach for fundingSouth Dakota, USA
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