Ford’s Joint Venture assembly plant in Brazil

Ford operates a noonpartnership assembly plant in Brazil. Multitudes of suppliers and installers operate under one roof without commingling profits, equipment, supplies or personnel.

A business model lamented in the US for quasi general partnership status. US Tax and liability law for Joint Ventures inhibits manufacturers “assembly” of similar advanced management concepts.

A call for State legislatures’ creation of J.V., non partnership, safe harbors for manufacturers.

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