Federal Securities Act 1933: Primary federal legislation governing the issuance of securities, requiring registration of securities offerings and establishing anti-fraud provisions

Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC, crucial for public companies

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure requirements for public companies

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting corporate structure, distributions, and tax obligations

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporation formation, operation, and dissolution

Model Business Corporation Act: Standard set of laws serving as a template for state corporation laws, adopted by many states

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

Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive and flexible corporate law framework used by many U.S. corporations, particularly important if incorporating in Delaware

SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements for securities registration, reporting, and disclosure

State Secretary Requirements: State-specific filing and documentation requirements for corporation formation and maintenance

Industry-Specific Regulations: Federal and state regulations specific to particular industries that may affect corporate structure and operations

Stock Exchange Requirements: Listing requirements and corporate governance standards set by stock exchanges for public companies

Corporate Governance Guidelines: Best practices and requirements for corporate structure, management, and shareholder rights