Securities Act 1933: Federal law that regulates the offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure requirements for public offerings
Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities, establishing the SEC and requiring periodic reporting for public companies
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law enhancing corporate responsibility, financial disclosures, and combating corporate accounting fraud
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting corporate structure, taxation, and reporting requirements
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operations, and governance (varies by state of incorporation)
Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive state law framework commonly used for incorporation, known for its well-developed corporate law jurisprudence
Model Business Corporation Act: Standard set of laws serving as a template for many states' corporate legislation
State Secretary of State Requirements: State-specific filing and documentation requirements for corporate formation and maintenance
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements for corporate governance, securities trading, and reporting
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulatory requirements based on the company's industry sector
Corporate Structure Requirements: Legal requirements for defining corporate hierarchy, management, and operational framework
Stock Structure Regulations: Laws governing the creation and issuance of different classes of stock and shareholder rights
Board of Directors Requirements: Legal requirements for board composition, responsibilities, and governance procedures
Corporate Governance Rules: Regulations defining corporate decision-making processes, oversight, and accountability
Indemnification Laws: Legal framework for protecting officers and directors from personal liability in corporate matters
Amendment Procedures: Legal requirements for modifying corporate documents and structure post-incorporation
