Groupement d'Intrat Economique
Groupement d'Intrat Economique : Groupement d'interat economique (French: "economic interest grouping") is a joint venture which has features of both a partnership and a corporation. The GIE is used by enterprises that wish to set up a joint activity on a trial basis or to cooperate, but not to merge. The GIE must be an extension of some activity of its members, frequently marketing, research, and management. Airbus Industrie is an example of a GIE