Business Register

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-000200",
  "term": "Business Register",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "The Business Register is the U.S. Census Bureau's database of establishments of all domestic businesses (except private households and governments) and organizational units of multi-establishment businesses. The Business Register (BR) covers more than 160,000 multi-establishment companies, representing 1.8 million affiliated establishments, 5 million single establishment companies, and nearly 21 million non employer businesses.\n\nBusiness Register information is establishment-based and includes business location, organization type (e.g., subsidiary or parent), industry classification, and operating data (e.g., receipts and employment). The scope, detail, and reference period for BR information vary by establishment type and size; and the source of list information. Business Register information is maintained separately for each establishment and company.",
  "abbreviation": "BR",
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/business-register/"
}