Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL): Primary corporate law framework if incorporating in Delaware, governing corporate formation, operation, and governance structures

Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing initial public offerings and securities registration requirements for corporations

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing SEC oversight of corporations

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting corporate structure, taxation, and reporting requirements

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operations, and governance in the chosen state of incorporation

Blue Sky Laws: State-level securities regulations governing the offering and sale of securities within each state

State Tax Laws: State-specific tax regulations affecting corporate operations and reporting requirements

SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements for corporate compliance, especially pertinent for public companies

Secretary of State Requirements: State-specific filing and compliance requirements for corporate registration and maintenance

IRS Corporate Requirements: Federal tax filing and compliance requirements specific to corporate entities

Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate accountability and financial disclosure requirements for public companies

Dodd-Frank Act: Federal law implementing additional corporate governance and financial regulation requirements