Alien Corporation

An alien corporation is a corporation that was created in another country. They are most commonly classified as any corporation that is formed outside of the United States. Other countries do not refer to U.S.-based corporations with this term.

Alien corporations are also referred to as foreign corporations. However, they are technically distinct from these entities. Most states in the U.S. consider a foreign corporation to be one that was merely established in another state.

For example, a company's home office is located in another country, and its casualty insurance business is conducted in Utah. In Utah, this company would be referred to as an alien insurer.