Shell Corporation

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Definition of 'Shell Corporation'

A corporation without active business operations or significant assets. Shell corporations are not necessarily illegal or illegitimate, as they often serve an important for potential startups. Additionally, shell corporations can act as a tax avoidance for legitimate businesses.
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Investopedia explains 'Shell Corporation'

Shell corporations are often formed before commencing operations to obtain financing. Sometimes, they may be used as a front in tax evasion. Shell corporations however are legal entities in most countries, although they have been known to be used in black or gray market activities. They should not be confused with dummy corporations however, as those are created specifically for the purposes of illegal activity.
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'Shell Corporation'

  • Royal Dutch Shell Makes Big Move Into Biofuels

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Royal-Dutch-Shell-Makes-Big-Move-Into-Biofuels-RDS-A-RDS-B-CZZ0921.aspx
    ... Iogen Energy and Codexis Iogen Energy is a technology company that is jointly owned
    by Royal Dutch Shell and Iogen Corporation, a Canadian biotechnology ...

  • Noble Corporation - Fleet Summary

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Noble-Corporation---Fleet-Summary-NE-ESV-RIG-RDS0704.aspx
    ... Noble Corporation (NYSE:NE) has a large fleet of offshore drilling rigs ready to
    assist ... These two drill ships are jointly owned by Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS.A ...

  • Series 63 Study Guide - Securities - Exempt Transactions ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/series-63/securities/exempt-transactions.asp
    ... to-date on all financial reporting with the SEC, is not experiencing financial
    difficulties, and is not a "blind pool", or "shell corporation", the transaction ...

  • What is a back door listing?

    http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/08/back-door-listing.asp
    ... Following the acquisition, the acquirer may merge both companies' operations or,
    alternatively, create a shell corporation that allows the two companies to ...

  • Apache Corporation Still Loves Egypt

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Apache-Corporation-Still-Loves-Egypt-APA0524.aspx
    ... Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS) has been in Egypt for 100 years and has ... The Bottom Line
    Apache Corporation is sticking with Egypt despite the recent civil unrest ...

  • Royal Dutch Shell Updates Growth Plan

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2012/Royal-Dutch-Shell-Updates-Growth-Plan-RDS-A-RDS-B-BP-MDR0206.aspx
    ... McDermott International (NYSE:MDR) and Aegion Corporation (Nasdaq:AEGN) have both
    received ... Cash Flow Royal Dutch Shell reported $136 billion in cash flow from ...

  • Pros And Cons Of Offshore Investing

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/02/020602.asp
    ... The corporation acts as a shell for the investors' accounts, shielding them from
    the higher tax burden that would be incurred in their home country. ...

  • SPACs Raise Corporate Capital

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/08/blank-check.asp
    ... are similar to a reverse merger in that a blank shell company is ... a larger private
    company, with the combined entity treated as a publicly listed corporation. ...

  • SPACs Raise Corporate Capital

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/08/blank-check.asp?viewall=1
    ... are similar to a reverse merger in that a blank shell company is ... a larger private
    company, with the combined entity treated as a publicly listed corporation. ...

  • Exploration And Production Spending To Rise In 2011

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Exploration-And-Production-Spending-To-Rise-In-2011-CVX-XOM-CVE-RDS-GDP-SGY-1217.aspx
    ... Chevron Corporation has a 47% interest in the Gorgon Field, and partners Exxon Mobil
    (NYSE:XOM) and Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS-A) each have 25%. ...

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