Classification of companies: There are many differences between businesses and others. However, depending on what aspect we look at, we can classify them in various ways. These companies also have features, officials and dissimilar aspects, here are the types of companies in their respective fields and their production. According to the activity or money: Companies may be classified, according to the activity to develop, in: Industrial: The primary activity of these businesses is the production of goods through the transformation of matter or raw material extraction. Industries, in turn, are classified as: Extractive. When engaged in the exploitation of natural resources, whether renewable or nonrenewable. Examples of these businesses are the fishing, logging, mining, oil, etc. Manufacturing: They are companies that transform raw materials into finished products, and can include: Final consumer. Producing goods that directly satisfy consumer needs. For example: clothing, furniture, food, electrical appliances, etc. Production. These satisfy the final consumer. Example: light machinery, chemicals, etc. Commercial. They are intermediaries between producer and consumer, its primary function is the purchase and sale of finished products. Can be classified into: Related Searches: sell a large scale or broad strokes. Retailers (retailers) sell at retail. Brokers: They sell what is not yours, are on consignment. Service. Are those that provide service to the community which in turn are classified as: Transport Tourism Financial Institutions Utilities (energy, water, communications) Private services (consultancy, sales, advertising, accounting, administrative) Education Finance Salubrity Elements of the company: Active factors: Individuals and / or legal (including commercial entities, cooperatives, foundations, etc.) Constituting a joint undertaking, inter alia, provision of capital (whether purely monetary, whether intellectual, patents, etc.).. These "people" become shareholders of the company. Passive factors: All that are used by the active elements and help to achieve the objectives of the company. As technology, raw materials used, financial contracts at its disposal, etc. The modern corporation: In the exercise of his trade, the modern enterprise has produced undeniable benefits. In general, it has provided the public with timely and adequate supply and more effective distribution of goods and services. Through the dissemination of credit has increased the purchasing power of large segments of the population and, through advertising, has brought them knowledge of new and useful products that can meet their overall needs.