Joint Venture
A joint venture is the merging of interests between two companies or individuals for a specific purpose. It exploits a strategic advantage and can vary in duration from one transaction to years on end. When two companies realize that their interests are aligned, they have a few options. Some choose to simply create a strategic alliance, which is not as rigid of an agreement and involves no asset sharing. A joint venture, though, is a much stronger connection in which both sides put up some capital and share the profit and risk.
A joint venture can take many legal and taxable forms. The term does not specify a corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, or other form of business. One of these forms is taken, though, because both sides have to put up some assets or capital. This is what distinguishes a joint venture from other types of strategic initiatives. It is a much bigger commitment for both sides because of the required investment.
The advantage gained by the joint venture is typically significant, as it would require substantial motivation to make both sides put up the assets and take on the risk of the project. Some of these agreements are designed to only last for one deal, while others survive until they are no longer effective or advantageous.
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