Lance Girard, CEO of WeCall: A Client Case Study
In this episode, we sit down with Lance, founder of a successful lead generation company, to talk about his entrepreneurial journey—from the challenges of opening a company as a foreigner to running operations across borders with confidence. You’ll hear how Lance relocated from Singapore to Hong Kong, how he overcame banking and setup hurdles, and how Statrys helped him simplify international payments and company creation.
What happens when an entrepreneur realises that the jurisdiction they started in no longer fits the way their business actually operates?
In this client case study, we sit down with Lance Girard, CEO of WeCall, to talk through his real-world journey: starting out in Southeast Asia, incorporating in Singapore, and eventually making the decision to move the company to Hong Kong.
Hosted by Nestor from Statrys, the conversation goes beyond surface-level comparisons. Lance shares what pushed the move, where the real cost savings came from, how multi-currency payments and remote operations shaped the decision, and why compliance and support mattered more than headlines or assumptions.
Key Takeaways
- Why Lance originally chose Singapore and what made it stop making sense
- The concrete cost differences between Singapore and Hong Kong, including nominee director and admin fees
- How multi-currency banking and global payroll influenced the move
- What running a fully remote company looks like in practice
- Why compliance and company secretary support became a priority
- Lance’s perspective on Hong Kong’s political stability as a business owner
- Advice for founders on choosing the right jurisdiction before incorporating
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