What term describes commercial organizations that operate in multiple countries, headquartered in one specific nation?

The term that describes commercial organizations operating in multiple countries while being headquartered in a specific nation is "multinational corporations." These corporations have facilities and assets in at least one country other than their home country and manage production or delivery of goods and services in more than one nation.

Multinational corporations seek to expand their market reach and leverage efficiencies across different countries, often adapting their business practices and products to fit local markets. This globalization of business allows them to tap into new consumer bases and can also lead to economies of scale.

In contrast, transnational corporations imply a more integrated approach with no overly centralized governance, behaving as though they are part of the same global entity, which is different from the more traditional structure of a multinational corporation. International organizations typically refer to entities that operate across borders for purposes such as diplomacy or humanitarian efforts, and global enterprises can encompass a broader range of entities that may not be structured solely as corporations.