Private sector

The private sector is the part of the economy which:

• Is not owned or controlled by the government; and
• Consists of organisations established to make a profit.

The private sector includes both private equity and 'public' (listed) companies.

See also

• Charitable status
• Listed company
• Mutual
• Not-for-profit
• Private equity
• Profit
• Public company
• Public sector
• Sector
• Taking private
• Third sector