Federal Internal Revenue Code: Tax provisions affecting corporate structure, reporting requirements, and tax obligations

Securities Exchange Act: Federal regulations governing securities issuance and trading, relevant if the corporation plans to issue shares

Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing corporate governance standards, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporation formation, operation, and dissolution (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)

State Business Corporation Acts: Comprehensive state statutes regulating corporate formation, governance, and operations

State Filing Requirements: State-specific documentation and filing procedures for corporation establishment and maintenance

SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations affecting corporate governance and reporting

State Securities Regulations: State-level securities laws and requirements ('Blue Sky Laws')

Board Structure Requirements: Legal requirements for board composition, director qualifications, and board operations

Officer Position Requirements: Mandatory and optional corporate officer positions and their responsibilities

Shareholder Rights Provisions: Legal framework for shareholder voting, meetings, and rights protection

Meeting Requirements: Legal standards for conducting board and shareholder meetings, including frequency and notice requirements

Voting Procedures: Legal requirements for corporate decision-making processes and vote tallying

Stock Classification Rules: Regulations governing different classes of stock and their respective rights

Record Keeping Requirements: Legal obligations for maintaining corporate records, minutes, and financial documentation