Project company | Practical Law

Project company | Practical Law

Project company

Project company

Practical Law UK Glossary w-010-6941 (Approx. 3 pages)

Glossary

Project company

A special purpose vehicle (SPV) created for the sole purpose of developing, owning and operating a project. Typically, it is established by the project sponsors as a limited liability company organised in the country where the project is located. A project company generally:
  • Acts as the borrower or issuer under the relevant finance documents.
  • Owns or otherwise holds an entitlement to the assets of the project.
  • Holds the various authorisations and consents to construct and operate the project.
  • Enters into the various project documents.