Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure of financial information to investors
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading of securities, establishing the SEC and requirements for public companies
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation that impacts corporate structure, distributions, and tax obligations
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure standards for public companies
State Corporation Laws: State-specific legislation governing formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations within each state's jurisdiction
Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive corporate law framework used in Delaware, often considered the standard for U.S. corporate law
Model Business Corporation Act: Standardized set of corporate laws adopted in various forms by many U.S. states
Blue Sky Laws: State-level securities regulations governing the offering and sale of securities within each state
Corporate Governance Requirements: Rules regarding board structure, shareholder rights, voting procedures, and meeting requirements
SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations governing corporate disclosure, reporting, and trading practices
Corporate Record-Keeping Requirements: Legal obligations for maintaining corporate records, minutes, and other essential documentation
Capitalization Requirements: Rules governing share structure, authorized capital, and share issuance procedures
