Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing the sale and transfer of securities, relevant if the business sale involves stock transfers
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting business sales, including capital gains, asset depreciation, and tax liabilities
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including sale of goods and secured transactions
Federal Trade Commission Act: Regulates fair competition and consumer protection in business transactions
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Antitrust legislation requiring review of large business transactions to prevent monopolistic practices
Federal Employment Laws: Including FLSA, FMLA, and other regulations affecting employee rights and transitions during business sales
State Corporation Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate entities and their transfer or dissolution
State Business Transfer Laws: State-specific requirements for transferring business ownership and assets
State Bulk Sales Laws: Regulations protecting creditors in bulk transfers of business inventory and assets
State Fraudulent Transfer Acts: Laws preventing the fraudulent transfer of assets to avoid creditor obligations
State Licensing Requirements: Regulations governing the transfer or reissuance of business licenses and permits
Due Diligence Requirements: Legal standards for investigating and verifying business assets, liabilities, and operations before purchase
Successor Liability Laws: Regulations determining buyer's responsibility for seller's pre-existing liabilities
Intellectual Property Transfer Rules: Laws governing the transfer of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental compliance requirements affecting business transfers
Real Property Transfer Laws: Regulations governing the transfer of real estate assets in business sales
Franchise Laws: Special regulations applying to the sale of franchised businesses
Local Business Regulations: Municipal and county-level requirements affecting business transfers and operations
