Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure requirements for public offerings

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities, establishing SEC, and requiring ongoing reporting for public companies

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law enhancing corporate responsibility, financial disclosures, and combat corporate accounting fraud for public companies

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

Delaware General Corporation Law: Principal state statute governing incorporation, corporate governance, and operations of Delaware corporations

Model Business Corporation Act: Standard set of laws serving as a template for state-specific corporation statutes across the United States

Blue Sky Laws: State-level securities regulations governing the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities

SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory framework governing public companies, securities offerings, and trading practices

Corporate Governance Requirements: Rules and guidelines for company management, board composition, shareholder rights, and decision-making processes

State Filing Requirements: Mandatory documentation and filings with Secretary of State for corporate formation and maintenance

Stock Transfer Restrictions: Limitations and procedures governing the transfer of company shares, particularly important for private companies

Shareholder Rights Provisions: Rules defining voting rights, dividend rights, and other shareholder privileges and protections

Board Structure Guidelines: Requirements and best practices for board composition, duties, meetings, and decision-making processes

Officer Role Definitions: Specifications of corporate officer positions, responsibilities, authorities, and reporting structures

Indemnification Provisions: Rules governing the protection of directors and officers from personal liability in corporate matters