Not the oldest profession in the world but the oldest "named" business still in existence
2007-02-23 17:06:54 · 7 answers · asked by statics1977 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
Until recently it was Kongo Gumi, however it appears Kongo Gumi has now gone out of business.
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200512/200512150009.html
Prior to Kongo Gumi being recognized as the oldest, Faversham Oyster Fishery in England, established 1189, was regarded by the Guiness Book of Records as the world's oldest company, so I suspect it has reclaimed the record.
http://www2b.abc.net.au/science/k2/stn/archives/archive71/newposts/900/topic900157.shtm
2007-02-23 17:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by zman492 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The oldest company in the world that has been continuously owned by the same family can be found in Japan.
The name is Kongo Gumi. And it is now run by the 40th generation of the same family.
2007-02-23 17:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by shadow10262000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the western world, its the Hudson's Bay Company, it was founded in 1670 and is still existing.
2007-02-23 17:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by ammarmarcusnaseer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Govt sector Postal Department and Railways.
2007-02-23 17:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by Ajubhai. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pyramids R US?... LOL..
No seriously,, I dont know, but I will come back here to find out if anyone else posted.. this is interesting..
edit: look here
http://www.familybusinessmagazine.com/oldworld.html
oldest is a japanese temple making family company from around year 578 or something..
2007-02-23 17:11:24 · answer #5 · answered by Mintee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in Japan. I forget the name but one family construction firm has been in the business of building temples since the 12th century.
2007-02-23 17:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by October 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the Roman Catholic Church. Seriously!
2007-02-23 17:15:16 · answer #7 · answered by Ranjeeh D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋