• A State Enterprise (SOE) is an organization established by the government to carry out commercial activities.
  • The state usually receives full or partial ownership of any state-owned enterprises, which are usually allowed to engage in certain activities.
  • SOEs represent the government in commercial activities and also sell material resources to trade organizations and corporations.
  • State enterprises operate in all countries, but they are especially active in China, the USA, New Zealand, South Africa, India and Russia.