General objectives of a firm, as listed in its articles of incorporation or memorandum of association. (source: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/corporate-purpose.html#ixzz2S3dDCGsO)

The legal identification of a firm. Should never be confused with the brand name which identifies the company on the market.

A method used by corporations to raise share capital by giving existing shareholders the right to subscribe to new shares for cash. Alternatively, capital can

Binder or bound book containing permanent and detailed record of the deliberations of, and resolutions adopted at, a firm’s official meetings. (source: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/minute-book.html#ixzz2OxJBrhuK)

a person who shares actively in anything as a business, enterprise, or undertaking; partner; colleague; fellow worker: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/associate

Firm owned, controlled, and operated by a group of users for their own benefit. Each member contributes equity capital, and shares in the control of