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Internal Revenue Code (Subchapter C): Federal tax legislation that governs the taxation of C Corporations, including corporate income tax rates, deductions, and shareholder dividend treatment

Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing initial stock issuance and registration requirements for corporations planning to issue securities

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing reporting requirements for publicly traded companies

Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure standards for public companies

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporation formation, operation, and dissolution within the particular state of incorporation

State Business Corporation Acts: Comprehensive state statutes that regulate corporate formation, governance, and operations at the state level

Model Business Corporation Act: A model act created by the American Bar Association, which many states use as a template for their corporate laws

State Filing Requirements: Specific documentation and procedures required by each state for incorporating a business, including forms, fees, and filing deadlines

Corporate Name Regulations: State rules governing the selection and registration of corporate names, including naming restrictions and availability requirements

Registered Agent Requirements: State laws requiring corporations to maintain a registered agent and office for service of process within the state

Stock Structure Rules: State and federal regulations governing how corporations can structure their stock, including classes of shares and voting rights

Corporate Purpose Limitations: Legal restrictions and requirements regarding the stated purpose of the corporation in its articles of incorporation

Director/Officer Requirements: State laws specifying the minimum number of directors, qualifications, and corporate governance structure

Initial Capital Requirements: State-specific rules regarding minimum capital contributions and par value of stock for newly formed corporations

State Tax Considerations: State-specific corporate tax regulations, including franchise taxes, initial filing fees, and ongoing tax obligations