any company vs any companies

Both 'any company' and 'any companies' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Any company' is used when referring to a single, unspecified company. You would use 'any companies' when referring to multiple, unspecified companies.

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Last updated: August 03, 2024

any company

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a single, unspecified company.

Use 'any company' when you want to refer to a single, unspecified company. It is often used in sentences like 'Any company that fails to comply will be fined.'

Examples:

Any company interested in the project can submit a proposal.
I can work for any company that offers a good salary.

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Distortions of competition are ruled out in this case since any company can join the consortium.
Secondly, any company may join the consortium on non-discriminatory conditions.
That is not solidarity, since Spain too is European union country which any company can move to provided it complies with the laws in force.
In my country any company that submitted one set of unsafe accounts would be dealt with very firmly, but the EU has got away with it - as I have said - for no less than ten years.
Logically, any company having operations in different Member States shall be allowed to transfer allowances within the company without restrictions.
whereas, according to RAPEX, there has not been a single penalty for any company that put unsafe toys on the market,
For example, Article 13 applies not only to PPECS but to any company that sends unsolicited communications, requiring prior opt-in consent to do so.
Legislative Decree 2687/1953 allows the Greek administration to grant a specific favourable regime to any company that imports foreign capital in order to make 'productive investments'.
If harmonising rules is too difficult, at least recognise the right of any company to do business anywhere in the Union once authorised by one Member State.
This provision effectively prohibited the enforcement of rulings, in Greece or abroad, against any company within the Olympic Group.
However, I would remind you that the directive allows any company to take any defensive measure deemed necessary provided that the shareholders agree with it.
any company which takes one of the forms listed in Annex I;
Associate membership shall be available to any company or organisation with an interest in the rubber industry on payment of the appropriate annual membership fee.
(q) "contracting entity": any company, whether public or private, which orders the design and/or construction of a subsystem under certain conditions of transparency and competition.
The Commission would like to point out that it is up to the competent national authorities to ensure its correct and effective application and to ensure the fulfilment of any company's duties in this regard.
The EESC's interpretation of Article 2 is that it also covers redundancies in any company or region of the EU that occur as a result of relocation to other regions within the EU.
Access could be provided to the register listing a debtor's shares and holdings in any company
It can, therefore, like any company in such a situation, receive restructuring aid if it satisfies the other conditions laid down in the restructuring aid guidelines.
You won't find Top Side in any company directory.
Morale is vital to the health of any company.

Alternatives:

a company
some company
one company
a particular company
a certain company

any companies

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to multiple, unspecified companies.

Use 'any companies' when you want to refer to multiple, unspecified companies. It is often used in sentences like 'Any companies interested in the partnership should contact us.'