Corporation
DataModel:CDQ/Business Partner/Legal Form/Legal Form Category/LF001
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| A technical identifier, unique in a certain context. Technical key | LF001
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| Language-specific name. Monolingual name | Corporation (en) |
| Language-specific short name. Monolingual short name | Corp. (en) |
| Informal and comprehensive human-readable definition of a concept. Description | A corporation is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, known as shareholders. It has its own rights, privileges, and liabilities apart from the individuals who form it. Corporations can enter contracts, loan and borrow money, sue and be sued, hire employees, own assets, and pay taxes. Its shareholders are not personally liable for corporate debts. |