Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and public company requirements, relevant if the company plans to go public
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation establishing requirements for corporate governance, financial disclosure, and internal controls
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting corporate structure and operations
Delaware General Corporation Law: Key state corporation law if incorporating in Delaware, often used as a model for corporate governance
Model Business Corporation Act: Standard set of laws serving as a template for state corporate legislation across the United States
State Corporation Laws: Specific corporate laws of the state where the company is incorporated, governing corporate formation and operation
Fiduciary Duty Requirements: Legal obligations requiring directors to act in the best interest of the company with duty of care and loyalty
Business Judgment Rule: Legal principle protecting directors' good faith business decisions from court intervention
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements and compliance obligations based on the company's business activities
Blue Sky Laws: State-level securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
Certificate of Incorporation Requirements: State-specific requirements for the primary corporate formation document
Bylaws Requirements: Legal requirements for internal governance rules and procedures of the corporation
