Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary corporate law statute for Delaware corporations, governing corporate structure, shareholder rights, and corporate governance requirements

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and public company requirements, relevant for publicly traded corporations

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure standards for public companies

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting corporate decisions and their tax implications

State Corporation Laws: Specific corporate laws of the state where the company is incorporated, governing formation, operation, and dissolution

State Business Corporation Acts: State-specific legislation providing framework for corporate governance and operations

Articles of Incorporation: Primary governing document filed with state authorities establishing the corporation's existence and basic structure

Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing the corporation's operation, management structure, and decision-making processes

Shareholder Agreements: Contracts between shareholders defining rights, obligations, and procedures for corporate governance

SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations governing public companies, including disclosure and reporting requirements

State Record Keeping Requirements: State-specific rules for maintaining corporate records, meeting minutes, and official documentation

Notarization Requirements: State-specific requirements for document authentication and verification in corporate resolutions