Federal Securities Laws: Primary federal framework including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Regulation D (Rules 506(b) and 506(c)), Regulation A+, and JOBS Act provisions
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws covering registration requirements, exemptions, and disclosure requirements that vary by state
Corporate Law: State-specific corporation laws, particularly Delaware General Corporation Law if incorporated in Delaware, governing corporate structure and operations
Investment Company Act: The Investment Company Act of 1940, requiring compliance with relevant exemptions if applicable to the startup's structure
Tax Legislation: Internal Revenue Code and state tax laws governing tax implications for both issuer and subscriber in the subscription agreement
Electronic Signature Laws: ESIGN Act and Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) governing the validity of electronic signatures in subscription agreements
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act requirements for verifying source of funds and investor identity
Privacy Laws: Federal and state-specific privacy regulations governing the handling of investor personal information
Accredited Investor Rules: SEC definitions and requirements for accredited investors, including verification requirements for certain offerings
Integration Rules: SEC guidelines governing the integration of multiple offerings and their impact on exemption availability
