A multi-national corporation (MNC; also called a multi-national enterprise (MNE), trans-national enterprise (TNE), trans-national corporation (TNC), international corporation, or state less corporation ) is a corporate organization … 展开

When a corporation invests in a country in which it is not domiciled, it is called foreign direct investment (FDI). Countries may place restrictions on direct investment; for example, China has … 展开

Multinational corporations may be subject to the laws and regulations of both their domicile and the additional jurisdictions where they are engaged in business. In some cases, the jurisdiction can help to avoid burdensome laws, but regulatory statutes often target the … 展开

Colonialism
The history of multinational corporations began with the history of colonialism. The first multi-national corporations were founded to set up colonial … 展开

A multinational corporation (MNC) is usually a large corporation incorporated in one country that produces or sells goods or services in various countries. Two common characteristics shared by MNCs are their large size and centrally controlled worldwide activities. 展开

Raymond Vernon reported in 1977 that of the largest multinationals focused on manufacturing, 250 were headquartered in the United States, 115 in Western Europe, 70 in Japan, and 20 in the rest of the world. The multinationals in banking numbered 20 … 展开

For small corporations, registering a foreign subsidiary can be expensive and complex, involving fees, signatures, and forms; a professional employer organization (PEO) is sometimes advertised as a cheaper and simpler alternative, but not all … 展开