associated firm
nounUK /əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd fɜːm/
US /əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd fɜːrm/
A company that works closely with another company.
Our bank is an associated firm of the insurance company.
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2. A business that shares ownership or control with another business.
The two associated firms share the same parent company.
3. A law or accounting practice linked to a larger firm for joint projects.
She joined an associated firm of the global law practice.
4. A company connected by a formal agreement rather than ownership.
The travel agency is an associated firm of the airline.