Joint Venture - JV

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Definition of 'Joint Venture - JV'

The cooperation of two or more individuals or businesses in which each agrees to share profit, loss and control in a specific enterprise.
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Investopedia explains 'Joint Venture - JV'

Forming a joint venture is a good way for companies to partner without having to merge. JVs are typically taxed as a partnership.

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