Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure unless an exemption applies
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary market trading of securities and establishing the SEC
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting shareholder distributions, stock transfers, and corporate structure decisions
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including the transfer of securities
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and shareholder rights
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities within each state
State LLC Acts: State laws governing the formation and operation of Limited Liability Companies
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure requirements
Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive corporate law framework often used as a model, particularly relevant if incorporated in Delaware
Investment Company Act of 1940: Federal law regulating investment companies and their activities
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state laws preventing monopolistic practices and protecting market competition
Share Transfer Restrictions: Legal provisions limiting or controlling how shares can be transferred between parties
Minority Shareholder Rights: Legal protections ensuring fair treatment of shareholders with non-controlling interests
Buy-Sell Provisions: Legal framework governing the purchase and sale of shares between shareholders
Preemptive Rights: Shareholders' right to maintain their proportional ownership by participating in new share issuances
Tag-Along and Drag-Along Rights: Provisions protecting minority shareholders in sale scenarios and enabling majority shareholders to force participation in sales
Dividend Policy Regulations: Legal framework governing how and when companies can distribute profits to shareholders
Corporate Governance Requirements: Legal standards for company management, board operations, and shareholder meetings
Dispute Resolution Framework: Legal mechanisms for resolving conflicts between shareholders and corporate entities
