This is the 3214th most frequent Russian word.
независимый
Independent.
Here, "независимую" describes the company as independent, not reliant on other entities or organizations.
Он основал независимую компанию.
He founded an independent company.
Here, "независимые" characterizes the decisions as being made autonomously, not influenced by others.
Она всегда принимает независимые решения.
She always makes independent decisions.
Here, "независимой" denotes the country's status or condition as sovereign, free from external control or dependency.