Trading Company
/ˈtreɪdɪŋ ˈkʌmpəni/
Definitions
- (n.) A business entity engaged primarily in the buying and selling of goods, often across international borders, and facilitating commerce.
The trading company negotiated contracts with suppliers in multiple countries.
- (n.) A corporation or firm formed to carry out commercial activities involving import and export under specific legal regulations.
The trading company complied with customs laws to import electronics.
Forms
- trading company
- trading companies
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Commentary
The term often implies specific regulatory and contractual frameworks governing cross-border commerce, so clarity in defining the scope of activities and applicable laws is important in legal drafting.
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