Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities and regulating publicly traded companies. Must be considered if the company is publicly traded.
Securities Act 1933: Federal law regulating the primary issuance of securities and requiring registration of securities offerings unless an exemption applies.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure requirements for public companies.
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and governance (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law).
State Business Corporation Acts: Comprehensive state legislation governing various aspects of corporate operations and shareholder rights within the specific state.
State LLC Acts: State laws governing Limited Liability Companies, which may be relevant if the entity is structured as an LLC rather than a corporation.
Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document filed with the state that outlines basic corporate structure and rights.
Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing the company's operations, including procedures for shareholder meetings and voting.
Shareholders' Agreement: Contract between shareholders establishing rights, obligations, and procedures for company governance and share transfers.
SEC Regulations: Rules and requirements established by the Securities and Exchange Commission for public companies and securities trading.
Stock Exchange Rules: Requirements and regulations set by stock exchanges (like NYSE or NASDAQ) for listed companies.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws that may impact corporate actions and shareholder resolutions.
Quorum Requirements: Minimum number of shareholders required to be present for valid corporate action.
Voting Thresholds: Required percentage of votes needed to pass different types of resolutions.
Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for informing shareholders about meetings and voting.
Record Date Requirements: Rules determining which shareholders are entitled to vote based on the date of record ownership.
