What is a corporation?

A corporation is a separate legal entity from the individuals who own and operate it.   It can hold title to real property, it can borrow money, it can sue or be sued and enjoys constitutional rights and protections similar to those of an individual.   Organizational and operation procedures are followed to maintain the separation of the individual owners from the corporation. 

The organizational structure of a corporation consists of shareholders, directors and officers.  The shareholders are the owners of the corporation.  The directors manage the affairs of the corporation and are responsible for creating and implementing general business policies of the corporation.  The officers handle the day-to-day operation of the business.