Off the shelf company

Incorporation.

An off the shelf company is a company has been duly incorporated, but has never traded.

Off the shelf companies are sold by formation agents to individuals or companies who wish to acquire a company, either to incorporate an existing business or through which to trade as a new business.

The company name, ownership and directorships are then changed as required.

Also known as 'shelf companies'.

See also

• Company
• Corporation
• Director
• Dissolution
• Dormant
• Incorporation
• Off the shelf package
• Unincorporated