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| Entity type | What it is |
|---|---|
| Company | Standard operating or holding vehicle with shareholders. |
| LLC | Flexible pass-through-style vehicle, popular in the US. |
| Foundation | Standalone legal entity that owns its own assets — no shareholder. |
| Trust | Fiduciary relationship; trustee holds legal title for beneficiaries. |
| PTC | Private trust company acting as trustee for connected trusts. |
| SPV | Single-purpose vehicle to ring-fence a transaction or asset. |
| IP Holding | Centralizes and licenses intellectual property. |
| Yacht / Aircraft Holding | Ownership vehicle for high-value mobile assets. |
| Real Estate SPV | Isolates a property investment in its own entity. |