Shelf Company
/ˈʃɛlf ˈkʌmpəni/
Definitions
- (n.) A pre-registered company that has had no business activity and is kept dormant until used for establishing business credibility or for contractual convenience.
Investors often buy a shelf company to speed up the process of starting a new business.
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- shelf company
- shelf companies
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Commentary
Shelf companies are used to bypass the time-consuming registration process, but their dormant status requires due diligence to avoid legal risks.
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