Securities Act of 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and detailed financial disclosures to protect investors

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading and establishing the SEC's regulatory authority

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law enhancing corporate responsibility, financial disclosures, and combating corporate accounting fraud

Dodd-Frank Act 2010: Federal law implementing financial regulatory reform and consumer protection measures

SEC Rules and Regulations: Comprehensive set of federal regulations governing public companies and securities markets

State Corporation Laws: State-specific statutes governing corporate formation, operation, and governance (varies by state)

Blue Sky Laws: State-level securities regulations protecting investors from fraudulent offerings

Stock Exchange Requirements: Listing and compliance requirements set by major exchanges like NYSE and NASDAQ

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax provisions and requirements for maintaining corporate status

Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations applicable to specific sectors (banking, healthcare, telecommunications, etc.)

Corporate Name Requirements: State-specific rules governing acceptable corporate names and designations

Registered Agent Provisions: Requirements for maintaining a registered agent and office in the state of incorporation

Corporate Purpose Clauses: Legal statements defining the scope of permitted business activities

Stock Structure Requirements: Rules governing authorized shares, classes of stock, and voting rights

Board Structure Requirements: Regulations regarding board composition, director qualifications, and governance