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Crime Front organization Two different U.S. Constitutions, the fictitious corporate entity and the original Constitution. Act of 1871 This article is about a particular use of the term connected with intelligence gathering, organized crime and religious or political groups. For Covert organization, see Covert operation . A front organization is any entity set up by and controlled by another organization, such as intelligence agencies , organized crime groups, banned organizations, religious or political groups, advocacy groups , or corporations . Front organizations can act for the parent group without the actions being attributed to the parent group thereby allowing them to hide from public view. Front organizations that appear to be independent voluntary associations or charitable organizations are called front groups . In the business world, front organizations such as front companies or shell corporations are used to shield the parent company from legal liability