corporate ownership

Definitions

The state of being owned by a corporation rather than by individuals or a partnership.

The legal structure in which a business entity is held by shareholders who possess equity in the firm.

Examples

The transition to corporate ownership has significantly changed the company's internal culture and decision-making processes.

Many local businesses are struggling to maintain their unique identity after being acquired under corporate ownership.

Synonyms

business ownership company equity firm proprietorship institutional holding commercial possession

Antonyms

individual ownership private proprietorship sole proprietorship public domain personal possession