The Pitfall
Apparently independent factories are actually subsidiary shells shielding a parent company.
Why It's Dangerous
When things go wrong, the shell has no assets and the parent is shielded from liability.
How to Avoid It
Investigate the corporate structure and ownership before contracting.
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