Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary corporate law statute if the company is incorporated in Delaware, governing corporate structure, shareholder rights, and stock transfers
State Corporation Laws: Specific corporate laws of the state where the company is incorporated, regulating corporate governance and stock transfers
Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the issuance of securities and requiring registration of securities offerings unless exempt
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary market trading of securities and establishing SEC oversight
State Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws governing securities transactions within each state's jurisdiction
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting stock transfers, including provisions for tax implications and reporting requirements
Articles of Incorporation: Company's foundational document establishing stock classes, transfer restrictions, and corporate governance structure
Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operations, including procedures for stock transfers and board resolutions
Stock Exchange Rules: Specific requirements from NYSE, NASDAQ, or other exchanges if the company is publicly traded
UCC Article 8: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing investment securities and transfer of securities
Transfer Agent Requirements: Specific procedures and documentation required by the company's transfer agent for processing stock transfers
Shareholder Agreements: Existing agreements between shareholders that may contain restrictions or requirements for stock transfers
