Affiliates, Holding Companies, and Subsidiaries

These pages group corporate group-structure terms for affiliates, holding companies, subsidiaries, and variable-interest entities.

In this section

• Affiliate: A Control Relationship That Matters in Corporate and Securities
  Learn what an affiliate is in corporate and securities contexts and why
• Holding Company: Overview and Functions
  A comprehensive exploration of holding companies, their types, roles, advantages, and key considerations.
• Multinational Corporation: Definition, Types, and Examples
  A comprehensive guide to understanding multinational corporations, their types, historical context, examples, and their impact on global business.
• Subsidiary: Definition and Comprehensive Overview
  An in-depth exploration of subsidiaries, including their definition, historical context, key aspects, importance, examples, and related terms in the context of business and finance.
• Variable Interest Entity (VIE): Comprehensive Definition and Mechanisms
  A comprehensive explanation of Variable Interest Entities (VIEs), detailing their legal structure, operation, and implications for investors and businesses.