AGENCY Definition

AGENCY is the relationship between a principal and an agent wherein the agent is authorized to represent the principal in certain transactions.

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SHARE is one unit of ownership interest in a company, mutual fund, limited partnership, etc.

CORPORATION TAX refers to direct taxes charged by various jurisdictions on the profits made by companies or associations. As a general principle, this varies substantially between jurisdictions. In particular allowances for capital expenditure and the amount of interest payments that can be deducted from gross profits when working out the tax liability vary substantially. Also, tax rates may vary depending on whether profits have been distributed to shareholders or not.

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