Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax regulations governing contractor classification, tax withholding, and reporting requirements for international contractors

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Anti-bribery legislation that prohibits the payment of anything of value to foreign government officials to obtain business advantage

Immigration and Nationality Act: Regulations regarding work authorization and visa requirements if the contractor will perform work within the United States

Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Controls on the export of commercial and dual-use items, including technology and technical data

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Controls on the export of defense-related articles and services

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for employment relationships and worker classification

IRS Classification Guidelines: Federal guidelines determining worker status as independent contractor versus employee

Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works of authorship and governing ownership of created works

Patent Act: Federal law governing rights to inventions and innovations developed during the contract period

Trade Secrets Act: Protection of confidential business information and trade secrets

State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing data protection and privacy requirements

International Tax Treaties: Bilateral agreements between countries governing taxation of international contractors

Cross-Border Data Transfer Regulations: Rules governing the international transfer of personal and business data

State Contractor Regulations: State-specific requirements for contractor registration, licensing, and compliance

International Arbitration Laws: Laws governing dispute resolution mechanisms for international contracts