What do the letters "SA" stand for, when used as a prefix in a Latin American business name?

For example, a bank name might be listed as "Banco Rural, SA". I have seen the letters used all over the place, but never figured out what they meant. Thanks!!

What do the letters "SA" stand for, when used as a prefix in a Latin American business name?
Sociedad Anonima (Anonymous Society - Similar to "Incorporated" in the US)


South America??? S.A. is commonly used in Mexico, which wasn't part of South America, the last time I checked.
Reply:essay...like "Hey SA, come over here holmes"
Reply:I come from Brazil and there S.A. means sociedade anonima. It is a form of ownership - with stock shares involved.
Reply:i think it means South America
Reply:South America
Reply:Saudi Arabia
Reply:Anonymous Society sounds like it is similar to LLC (limited liability corporation) where the company can be sued, but the individuals running the company cannot be personally sued.








But I might be wrong.
Reply:South America