Incorporation

/ɪnˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of legally combining or merging entities, especially businesses, to form a corporation.

The incorporation of the new startup allowed it to gain access to venture capital.

The act of including or integrating parts into a whole.

The incorporation of diverse perspectives improved the team's decision-making.

The formal process of forming a corporation under the laws of a state.

After the incorporation of the nonprofit organization, it was able to apply for tax-exempt status.

Derived from the Latin term 'incorporare,' meaning 'to form into a body.'

incorporation papers

Documents required to form a corporation.

articles of incorporation

Legal documents that establish a corporation.

incorporation process

The steps taken to legally create a corporation.

corporation

A legal entity that is separate from its owners.

incorporate

To form or combine into a single entity.

Incorporating something into everyday use.

We're looking to incorporate a new strategy into our workflow.