Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary federal legislation governing sales and secured transactions, particularly Article 2 (Sale of Goods) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions)

Federal Tax Laws: Internal Revenue Code regulations governing business sales, transfers, and tax implications

SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission regulations that may apply to business sales, particularly for larger transactions or publicly traded companies

FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission rules governing fair business practices and consumer protection in business transfers

State Business Transfer Laws: State-specific regulations governing the transfer of business ownership and assets

Bulk Sales Laws: State-specific laws (where still applicable) governing the sale of business inventory and assets in bulk

WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requirements for business transfers affecting employee positions

ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act regulations governing employee benefits and pension considerations in business transfers

Licensing Requirements: State and local business licensing and permit requirements that need to be addressed in the transfer

Property Transfer Laws: State laws governing the transfer of real property, fixtures, and equipment in business sales

Environmental Regulations: EPA and state environmental regulations that may affect business transfers, particularly for industrial or manufacturing businesses

Antitrust Laws: Federal (Clayton Act, Sherman Act) and state antitrust laws governing competition and market concentration

Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing the transfer of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property assets