Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation governing corporate taxation structure and holding company tax treatment, particularly important for parent-subsidiary relationships and consolidated returns
Securities Act of 1933: Federal law regulating the issuance of securities, requiring registration and disclosure for public offerings by holding companies
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading and requiring ongoing reporting for public holding companies
Investment Company Act of 1940: Federal legislation regulating investment companies and holding companies that primarily invest in securities
Bank Holding Company Act: Federal law specifically regulating companies that own or control banks, including registration and operational requirements
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporation formation, operation, and dissolution in the chosen state of incorporation
State Business Corporation Acts: Comprehensive state legislation defining requirements for corporate formation, governance, and operations
Delaware General Corporation Law: Specific corporate law framework if incorporating in Delaware, known for its well-developed corporate law system
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements for public companies and securities issuers, including reporting and disclosure obligations
Federal Reserve Regulations: Banking regulations applicable to holding companies with banking subsidiaries, including capital requirements and operational restrictions
Antitrust Laws: Federal competition laws including Clayton Act and Sherman Act, governing market concentration and anti-competitive behavior
State Securities Regulations: State-level requirements for securities offerings and trading, commonly known as 'Blue Sky Laws'
