### Question
What is the definition of United States person?


### Answer
The definition of **United States person** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 78dd*:

> a national of the United States (as defined in section 1101 of title 8) or any corporation, partnership, association, joint-stock company, business trust, unincorporated organization, or sole proprietorship organized under the laws of the United States or any State, territory, possession, or commonwealth of the United States, or any political subdivision thereof

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

