separate entity

[ˈsɛp.ər.ət ˈɛn.tɪ.ti]
noun phrasepl: separate entities
entidade separada
1. A distinct legal, organizational, or conceptual unit that is independent and separate from others
The subsidiary company operates as a separate entity from its parent corporation.
A empresa subsidiária funciona como uma entidade separada de sua corporação-mãe.
2. In law and business, an organization that has its own legal rights, obligations, and liabilities distinct from its owners or affiliated entities
Each LLC member can establish their own separate entity for tax purposes.
Cada membro da LLC pode estabelecer sua própria entidade separada para fins fiscais.
3. Something that stands alone or independently without being merged or combined with something else
The research department should remain a separate entity to maintain objectivity.
O departamento de pesquisa deve permanecer como uma entidade separada para manter a objetividade.
This term is fundamental in both American and Brazilian business and legal contexts. In the USA, it's crucial for liability protection and tax planning. In Brazil, the concept is essential for understanding corporate structures and is frequently used in regulatory compliance and accounting practices. The distinction between entities is particularly important in Brazilian tax law (Lei das S.A.) and for determining CNPJ registration requirements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
independent entitydistinct entityautonomous organizationstandalone unitdiscrete organization
Antonyms / Antônimos
merged entityconsolidated entitycombined organizationintegrated unit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
entidade separada
Most common and formal usage in business and legal contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
entidade independente
Alternative, commonly used in academic and administrative settings
Portugal
entidade autónoma
Preferred usage in European Portuguese legal terminology
Portugal
entidade distinta
Alternative European Portuguese term

Related Words

legal entitycorporate entitysubsidiaryaffiliatejoint ventureincorporationliability

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand as a separate entity
maintain separate entity status
establish a separate entity
operate as a separate entity
treat as a separate entity
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