Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax regulations governing the tax implications of partnership share transfers, including capital gains treatment and tax reporting requirements
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law that may apply to larger partnerships, regulating the transfer of partnership interests if they qualify as securities
Uniform Partnership Act (UPA): Model act providing basic framework for partnership governance and transfer of partnership interests in states that haven't adopted RUPA
Revised Uniform Partnership Act (RUPA): Updated version of UPA adopted by many states, providing modern rules for partnership operations and transfers
State Partnership Laws: State-specific regulations governing partnership formation, operation, and transfer of interests within the particular state's jurisdiction
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of partnership interests within each state
State Tax Laws: State-specific tax regulations that may impact partnership interest transfers, including state income tax and transfer taxes
State Business and Professions Code: State regulations governing business operations and professional conduct, particularly relevant for professional partnerships
SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations that may apply to partnership interest transfers, especially in larger or investment-focused partnerships
Professional Licensing Requirements: Regulations governing the transfer of interests in professional partnerships such as law firms, medical practices, or accounting firms
Contract Law: General principles of contract law governing the formation and enforcement of the transfer agreement
Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform commercial laws that may affect certain aspects of partnership interest transfers
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state competition laws that may need to be considered for larger partnership transfers to prevent market concentration
