# Subsidiary

Glossary · Company data

Canonical page: https://datasdk.ai/glossary/subsidiary

A subsidiary is a company owned or controlled by another company.

## Why it matters

Keep research focused on the business that might use your offer.

## Illustrative example

A regional operating business may have its own website and purchasing team.

## What to check

Do not automatically route every subsidiary to the parent account owner.

## How Data SDK fits

Data SDK connects website visits with available company details worldwide, from startups to larger businesses. Coverage and fields vary. Start free trial opens an email request; terms are confirmed with the team. The full API is coming soon.

These are suggested workflows, not a list of built-in integrations. Use your own approved analytics, CRM, and research process where needed. Matches and fields vary. A company match does not identify a person or prove buying intent.

## Related reading

- [Separate parent and subsidiary interest](https://datasdk.ai/use-cases/separate-parent-and-subsidiary-interest): Research the operating business that is most relevant to the visit.
- [Separate customer activity from acquisition reporting](https://datasdk.ai/use-cases/separate-customer-activity-from-acquisition-reporting): Keep acquisition research distinct from customer-service activity.
- [Research a possible parent-company relationship](https://datasdk.ai/use-cases/research-a-possible-parent-company-relationship): Plan an evidence-backed relationship check before combining accounts.
- [Firmographics](https://datasdk.ai/glossary/firmographics): Firmographics are facts used to describe a business, such as its industry, size, and location.
- [Company domain](https://datasdk.ai/glossary/company-domain): A company domain is the website address used to represent a business.
- [Legal entity](https://datasdk.ai/glossary/legal-entity): A legal entity is an organization recognized as a separate entity under the relevant legal system.

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