Uniform Partnership Act (UPA): A fundamental federal law that provides the basic framework for partnership formation and operation in the United States.

Revised Uniform Partnership Act (RUPA): An updated version of the UPA that modernizes partnership law and has been adopted by many states, governing partnership relationships and responsibilities.

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation that determines how partnerships are taxed, including partnership tax returns and partner distributions.

State Partnership Acts: State-specific laws that govern partnership formation, operation, and dissolution within each state's jurisdiction.

State Business and Professions Codes: State regulations governing business operations and professional conduct within specific jurisdictions.

State Tax Laws: State-specific tax regulations affecting partnerships, including state income tax, sales tax, and other applicable taxes.

State Securities Laws: Regulations governing the issuance and trading of partnership interests if they qualify as securities.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wages, overtime pay, and employment conditions if the partnership has employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal regulations preventing discrimination in employment practices and promoting workplace equality.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring accommodations for disabled individuals in employment and public access.

Professional Licensing Requirements: Industry-specific regulations requiring certain professional partnerships to maintain proper licensing and credentials.

Local Business Licensing Requirements: Municipal and county regulations governing business operations in specific localities.

Zoning Laws: Local regulations governing where business operations can be conducted and what activities are permitted in specific areas.

Insurance Requirements: State and industry-specific requirements for maintaining appropriate business insurance coverage.