Possessions corporation

Possessions corporation

A type of corporation permitted under the US tax code whose branch operation in a US possession can obtain tax benefits as though it were operating as a foreign subsidiary.

Possessions Corporation

A U.S. corporation that does a significant amount of business in an American overseas possession, usually in Puerto Rico. The IRS allows these corporations to take a tax credit for the business they conduct in the possessions. See also: Form 5735.