Foreign Ownership and Control

Foreign ownership and control refer to situations where individuals or companies from another country own a significant part of a business or hold influence over its decisions. This can involve owning shares, having a substantial voting stake, or exercising managerial control. Governments often regulate this to protect national interests, ensure economic stability, or maintain security. Essentially, it assesses how much a foreign entity influences or manages a business within a country, balancing openness to foreign investment with the need to safeguard local economic and strategic interests.