| shell corporation | компания-оболочка (a company which serves as a vehicle for business transactions without itself having any significant assets or operations. Shell corporations are not in themselves illegal, and they do have legitimate business purposes. However, they are a main component of the underground economy, especially those based in tax havens. They may also be known as international business companies, personal investment companies, front companies, or "mailbox" companies Alex_Odeychuk) |