State Corporation Laws: State-specific corporation laws (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law, California Corporations Code) that govern corporate formation and operation requirements
Federal Tax Laws: Internal Revenue Code requirements, corporate tax provisions, and considerations for tax elections between S-Corp and C-Corp status
Securities Laws: Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and state 'Blue Sky' laws regarding stock issuance and trading
Industry-Specific Regulations: Special requirements and licensing for regulated industries such as banking, insurance, and healthcare
State Filing Requirements: Guidelines from State Secretary of State, including filing fees, procedures, and name availability rules
Corporate Name Requirements: Legal requirements and restrictions for choosing and registering a corporate name
Corporate Purpose Statement: Legal declaration of the corporation's business activities and objectives
Registered Agent Requirements: Legal requirements for maintaining a registered agent and office in the state of incorporation
Stock Structure Rules: Requirements for defining authorized shares, classes of stock, and par value
Board of Directors Requirements: Legal requirements for establishing and structuring the board of directors
Incorporator Information: Legal requirements for incorporator identification and signatures
Duration Specifications: Requirements for specifying the duration of corporate existence (perpetual or fixed term)
Principal Office Requirements: Legal requirements for establishing and documenting the corporation's principal office address
