N.J. Stat. Ann. § 17:14A-55

As used in R.S. 17:14A-53, "company" means a corporation, joint stock company, business trust, investment trust, general or limited partnership, voting trust, association, and any similar organized group of persons, whether incorporated or not, and whether or not organized or incorporated under the laws of this State or any other state or any territory or possession of the United States or under the laws of a foreign country, territory, colony or possession thereof.