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Holding Company

Holding company is a business entity that owns controlling interest in other companies (subsidiaries) but doesn’t typically produce goods or services itself. Its primary role is to manage investments, centralize control, and sometimes reduce tax liabilities or limit legal exposure across different business units.

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