Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation governing the tax classification and treatment of the LLC and joint venture
Securities Acts: Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - applicable if the joint venture involves securities offerings or trading
Federal Antitrust Laws: Clayton Act and Sherman Act - ensuring the joint venture doesn't violate competition laws or create monopolistic structures
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Federal law governing international business practices and anti-corruption measures for ventures with foreign operations
State LLC Act: State-specific legislation governing LLC formation, operation, and dissolution requirements
State Business Registration: State-level requirements for business registration, licenses, and permits
State Tax Regulations: State-specific tax laws and regulations affecting LLC operations and reporting
State Contract Law: State-specific contract law principles governing the enforcement and interpretation of the joint venture agreement
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized business laws adopted by states governing commercial transactions
Employment Laws: Federal and state employment regulations if the joint venture will have employees
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws protecting patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets within the joint venture
Corporate Governance Regulations: Laws and regulations governing business entity management, fiduciary duties, and operational standards
