a general-purpose entity in which management is exercised by a board of directors elected by shareholders

a legal entity permitted by law in every state to exist for the purpose of engaging in lawful activities of a business nature

a legal entity which most people commonly understand to be a company that sells shares of stock to investors

an artificial entity and offers limited liability that protects the personal property of its shareholders

A "for profit" corporation, organized under Alaska law or registered to do business under Alaska law.

A business corporation act is the collection of laws in each state that governs corporations.