Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations that affect corporate structure and operations, including tax-related provisions and requirements
Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing initial public offerings and securities registration requirements for companies planning to issue shares
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and ongoing requirements for public companies
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial reporting standards for public companies
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and dissolution (varies by state, e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)
State Business Corporation Acts: State-level legislation providing framework for corporate governance, shareholder rights, and operational requirements
State LLC Acts: State laws governing the formation and operation of Limited Liability Companies
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
Corporate Formation Requirements: Legal requirements for establishing a corporation, including filing articles of incorporation and establishing corporate structure
Shareholder Rights Provisions: Legal framework defining shareholders' rights, voting procedures, and protections
Board of Directors Regulations: Rules governing board composition, duties, responsibilities, and fiduciary obligations
Officer Position Requirements: Legal requirements for corporate officer positions, their duties, and responsibilities
Meeting Procedures: Requirements for conducting shareholder and board meetings, including notice periods and quorum requirements
Stock Issuance Regulations: Rules governing the issuance, transfer, and registration of corporate stock
Dissolution Procedures: Legal requirements and processes for corporate dissolution and winding up of business affairs
Amendment Procedures: Requirements and processes for amending corporate documents and bylaws
Indemnification Provisions: Legal framework for protecting directors and officers from personal liability in corporate matters
