### Question
How does the law define financial company?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 5381*, **financial company** is defined as:

> any company that—


(A) is incorporated or organized under any provision of Federal law or the laws of any State

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5381*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER II-ORDERLY LIQUIDATION AUTHORITY**

