Atlas Copco's operations are organized in three business areas, which comprise 19 divisions. In addition to the business areas, there are four Group functions, Legal, Controlling and finance, Organizational development and management resources, and Communication and branding, and a number of internal service providers.

Business areas and divisions
The Group’s business organization is based on the principle of decentralized responsibilities and authorities. The business areas are in charge of developing their respective operations by implementing and following up objectives; financial, environmental, and social, defined for each business area. The divisions are operative units on the highest level, responsible for operative result and capital employed, strategies, and structures for product development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and rental, as well as service of those products, services and markets included in the division’s responsibility.