subsidiaries
[/səbˈsɪdieri.əz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural; singular: subsidiary)
filiais
1. Companies that are owned or controlled by a larger parent company
The corporation has subsidiaries in over 50 countries.
A corporação tem filiais em mais de 50 países.
2. Secondary or lesser in importance; supporting or auxiliary companies
These subsidiaries handle regional operations for the main company.
Essas filiais gerenciam as operações regionais da empresa principal.
3. Legal entities that are controlled by a parent holding company
The bank's subsidiaries offer specialized financial services.
As filiais do banco oferecem serviços financeiros especializados.
In Brazil's corporate world, 'filiais' is the standard term used in business documents, corporate governance, and financial reporting. Large multinational corporations operating in Brazil typically structure operations through subsidiaries to manage regional operations, comply with local regulations, and optimize tax structures. The term is widely understood in São Paulo's financial district and among business professionals.
Related Idioms & Phrases
subsidiary rights - direitos subsidiários (secondary rights)
subsidiary company - empresa filial (branch company)
wholly-owned subsidiary - filial totalmente controlada
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