A corporation is a separate entity from its owners where the:

A. owners are not personally responsible for the obligations of the company.
B. articles of incorporation are not required to set up the company.
C. company cannot enter into binding contracts in its name.
D. death or withdrawal of an owner dissolves the company.


Answer: A

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