"mailbox company" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mailbox companies [plural]
Etymology: So called since such a company's postal address may represent a mailbox rather than an office with employees. Head templates: {{en-noun}} mailbox company (plural mailbox companies)
  1. Synonym of shell company Synonyms: shell company [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-mailbox_company-en-noun-LKfPpt0z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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