In Iceland, "EHF" and "HF" refer to different types of business entities. "EHF" stands for "Eingetragene Handelsgesellschaft," which is the German term for a limited liability company. In Iceland, an EHF is a type of company that offers limited liability protection to its owners and shareholders, meaning that their personal assets are protected from business debts and obligations. "HF" stands for "Hlutafélag," which is the Icelandic term for a joint-stock company. In Iceland, a joint-stock company is a type of company in which the owners and shareholders are issued shares of stock in exchange for their investment in the company. Shareholders in a joint-stock company are typically entitled to vote on major corporate decisions and receive dividends based on their ownership stakes. Both types of companies can be registered with the Icelandic Commercial Register, which is the official registry of companies and other business entities in Iceland.