cooperation agreement between two companies
the equity joint venture is a separate legal entity and is usually incorporated as a limited liability company to shield its shareholders from liability. it is usually a private company, or its equivalent in the relevant jurisdiction unless a subsequent public offering of shares is contemplated. a general partnership is a business cooperation agreement in which several general partners agree to share all the assets, profits, and financial and legal liabilities of the partnership. it was developed to combine the benefits of limited liability with the flexibility of a partnership structure.