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Subsidiary

A company controlled (typically owned more than 50%) by another company, the parent, often used to isolate liabilities or operate in specific jurisdictions.

Encyclopedia entry: Subsidiary

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subsidiary

A subsidiary is an entity (e.g., a corporation ) in which another entity (known as the parent or holding company )  has a controlling share . Although the subsidiary operates as a separate legal entity, the parent company can influence its policies , management, and operations. Subsidiaries are often established to manage specific business operations, enter new markets, or mitigate risks associated with different lines of business.

[Last reviewed in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team
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