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Control

Control refers to a relationship in which one party exercises decisive influence over another company. This means the controlling entity is able to direct key strategic, financial, or operational decisions of the controlled company.

In corporate law, such control may be established through control agreements, majority voting rights, or other governance mechanisms, such as the ability to appoint or remove management. It therefore goes beyond simple ownership and reflects effective control over the company.

Within the North Data API, the role type “Control” indicates that a person or company acts as the controlling party within a corporate structure. This control may arise from shareholding, contractual arrangements, or other forms of dominant influence.

From an analytical perspective, this role type is used to identify group structures, parent–subsidiary relationships, and ultimate controlling entities within corporate networks. It is broadly aligned with international concepts such as controlling interest, parent company, or beneficial ownership by control, all of which are based on the ability to influence or direct company decisions rather than ownership alone.