Federal Securities Act 1933: Primary federal legislation governing the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure requirements
Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting corporate structure, taxation, and reporting requirements
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate accountability and financial disclosure requirements for public companies
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and governance
Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive state law framework commonly used for incorporation, providing flexible corporate structure and established case law
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations governing the offering and sale of securities within each state
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory framework implementing securities laws and governing corporate compliance
State Secretary Requirements: State-specific filing and administrative requirements for corporate formation and maintenance
Model Business Corporation Act: Model legislation providing standardized corporate law principles adopted by many states
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements affecting corporate operation and compliance
Stock Exchange Requirements: Listing and compliance requirements for companies planning to trade on public exchanges
