There are a total of 1,186 Corporations that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes legally registered companies (public and private), notable active firms, and regionally important corporations verified through official registries and exchange listings.

Corporations are legal entities created to conduct business, hold assets, and enter contracts independently of their owners. They range from small private firms to large publicly traded multinationals with thousands of employees. Corporations often issue shares, follow formal governance rules, and are subject to national regulations and public reporting. They drive employment, investment, innovation, and international trade.

Interesting and little-known facts about Corporations:
– Several corporations have reached market capitalizations above $1 trillion, reflecting immense investor value concentrated in a few firms.
– Leading corporations report annual revenues that can exceed $500 billion, surpassing the GDP of many small countries.
– Some companies trace their origins back centuries; a number of Japanese and European firms have documented histories exceeding 200 years.
– The concept of limited liability, solidified during the 19th century, enabled broad public investment and rapid industrial expansion.
– Multinational corporations often operate in dozens of countries; the largest maintain business activities across more than 100 markets.

Use the alphabetical index to find companies organized by their initial letter and to navigate to each letter’s listings. Each entry includes standardized data columns for quick comparison.

Data columns provided: Name; Industry (standardized category); Headquarters (country); Founding year; Public ticker (where applicable); Primary source(s).