A company which does business in many countries.

is involving or operating in several nations or nationalities (Example: Multinational corporations).

company whose business operations and investments extend across a number of countries. Occasionally called a Transnational Corporation.

A publicly owned company which operates commercially in a number of countries outside its own base. Usually its activities in each country encompasses all aspects of production of its goods and services. Such companies are often listed on more than one stock exchange or have shares available via depositary receipts. See American Depositary Receipt, European Depositary Receipt.