Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities transactions, particularly relevant if the business purchase involves stock transfers or securities

Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act: Federal legislation requiring review of large business transactions to prevent anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting business transfers, including tax implications and reporting requirements

Federal Trade Commission Regulations: Federal rules governing fair trade practices and business competition in interstate commerce

Employment Laws (FLSA/WARN): Federal employment regulations including Fair Labor Standards Act and Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act affecting employee rights during business transfers

State Corporate Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate entities, their formation, operation, and transfer

State Contract Laws: State-specific rules governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations governing the offering and sale of securities within each state

State Business Transfer Laws: State-specific requirements for transferring business ownership and assets

State Licensing Requirements: State-specific permits and licenses needed for business operation and transfer

Bulk Sales Laws: UCC Article 6 regulations (where applicable) governing the sale of business inventory and assets

UCC Article 2: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing the sale of goods

UCC Article 9: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing secured transactions and security interests

Due Diligence Requirements: Legal requirements for investigating and verifying business assets, liabilities, and compliance status

Contract Formation Requirements: Legal elements necessary for valid contract formation including offer, acceptance, and consideration

Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including business sales, must be in writing to be enforceable

Assignment and Delegation Rules: Legal principles governing the transfer of rights and obligations under existing contracts

Option Period Requirements: Legal rules governing the duration and exercise of purchase options in business transactions