The full legal name of Google is Alphabet Inc.
Google is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., which is a publicly traded company. Alphabet Inc. was formed in 2015 as a holding company for Google and other subsidiaries like Waymo, Verily, and X.
Here's a breakdown of the relationship:
- Alphabet Inc. is the parent company.
- Google LLC is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. and the primary search engine.
- Google is the brand name used for various products and services offered by Google LLC.
This structure allows Alphabet Inc. to manage a wider range of businesses and investments beyond just the core Google search engine.
