State Corporation Laws: Primary state-level legislation governing corporate formation, such as Delaware General Corporation Law or other state-specific corporation statutes. Each state has unique requirements and forms.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation that sets requirements for corporate structure and tax obligations for newly formed corporations.
Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the issuance of corporate stocks and securities, relevant if the corporation plans to issue shares.
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing reporting requirements for corporations.
State Secretary of State Requirements: State-specific filing requirements and procedures for incorporating a business entity with the Secretary of State's office.
Corporate Naming Regulations: State-specific rules governing corporate name selection, availability, and restrictions.
Registered Agent Requirements: Legal requirements for maintaining a registered agent and office in the state of incorporation for service of process.
Corporate Share Authorization Rules: Regulations governing the authorization and structuring of corporate shares, including number and types of shares.
Director and Incorporator Requirements: Legal requirements regarding initial directors and incorporator information in the formation documents.
State Filing Fee Schedule: Schedule of mandatory fees and costs associated with filing incorporation documents in the chosen state.
