Legal Question in Business Law in New Hampshire

Difference between subsidiary and division

We are a small privately owned business in New Hampshire. Our registered name is different than our current company name. We want to phase in the registered name as either a division of (or) subsidiary. We will eventually change to the registered name only.

What is the legal distinction between the terms subsidiary and division?


Asked on 11/01/06, 11:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Graves Coolidge & Graves PLLC

Re: Difference between subsidiary and division

Your narrow question is easy: a "division" of a corporation is simply an internal concept; a "subsidiary" is a separate corporation owned (either wholly or by majority interest) by the parent company.

You should consult with a trademark lawyer about the corporate name and how it should be protected.

Best wishes,

LDWG

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Answered on 11/01/06, 1:15 pm


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