Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offer and sale of securities, requiring registration with the SEC and providing disclosure requirements to protect investors

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading of securities, establishing the SEC, and requiring periodic reporting for public companies

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation that determines tax treatment and requirements for different corporate structures

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate accountability standards, particularly important for public companies

JOBS Act: Federal legislation aimed at encouraging funding of small businesses by easing securities regulations

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations within each state's jurisdiction

State Business Corporation Act: Comprehensive state legislation governing corporate formation, operations, and shareholder rights

State LLC Act: State legislation specifically governing the formation and operation of Limited Liability Companies

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities

Delaware General Corporation Law: Specific corporate law framework of Delaware, often considered the most important state corporate law due to its widespread use

Model Business Corporation Act: Standardized set of laws prepared by the American Bar Association, serving as a template for many states' corporate laws

SEC Regulations: Rules and requirements set by the Securities and Exchange Commission for public companies and securities trading

Stock Exchange Requirements: Specific rules and standards set by stock exchanges (like NYSE or NASDAQ) for listed companies

Industry-Specific Regulations: Regulations specific to particular industries that may affect corporate governance and reporting requirements

IRS Requirements: Tax-related requirements and regulations from the Internal Revenue Service affecting corporate structure and operations