foreign corporation

foreign corporation definition - business

foreign corporation

A firm that conducts business in states or countries other than the state or country in which it is incorporated. For example, a firm incorporated in Canada but conducting business throughout North America is considered a foreign corporation in the United States. Also called alien corporation. Compare domestic corporation.

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