Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing initial public offerings and securities registration, requiring full disclosure of material information about securities being offered for public sale
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC, governing ongoing reporting requirements for publicly traded companies
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation that determines tax implications and requirements for business entities and their formation
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law protecting against unfair competition and deceptive practices in business operations
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of business laws regulating commercial transactions across all states
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations within each state's jurisdiction
State LLC Acts: State-specific legislation governing the formation and operation of Limited Liability Companies
State Partnership Laws: State-specific regulations governing the formation and operation of partnerships
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
State Business Registration Requirements: State-specific rules and procedures for registering and maintaining business entities
Secretary of State Filing Requirements: Specific documentation and procedures required by state Secretary of State offices for business registration and maintenance
State Business License Requirements: State-specific licensing requirements for operating a business within the jurisdiction
SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations governing public companies and securities trading
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing enhanced standards for corporate governance and financial disclosure for public companies
Articles of Association Requirements: State-specific requirements for the content and format of Articles of Association documentation
