A trading company is a legal entity that is established for the purpose of carrying out business activities with the aim of making a profit. A trading company can be established in different ways, for example as a joint-stock company, a limited liability company, a public company, a limited partnership, or another legal form according to the relevant legal regulations of the given state. A trading company is an independent legal entity responsible for its obligations and activities. It has its own property, right and obligations and can conclude contracts, represent itself on the market, hire employees, and conduct business in accordance with the relevant legal regulations.