Company forms & group structures · Core

Corporate group

Also called: group of companies

ELI5

A collection of legally distinct entities connected by control or ownership.

Used in conversation

“How are we defining corporate group in this deck?”

Pitch context

You will see “Corporate group” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches company forms & group structures.

Why it matters: In company forms & group structures, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.