c corporation (or simply a corporation) is considered by law to be a unique entity separate from those that own it.
A C Corporation (or simply a Corporation) is considered by law to be a unique entity separate from those that own it. As an individual entity, a corporation can be taxed, sued, and can enter into contractual agreements. Corporations are owned by shareholders of the corporation, which elect a board of directors to oversee the major business decisions and policies. When ownership changes in a corporation, the corporation does not dissolve.