Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure of financial information to investors

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading of securities, establishing the SEC and requirements 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, taxation, and reporting requirements

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and dissolution within each state's jurisdiction

Delaware General Corporation Law: Premier state corporate law framework often used as a model, known for its sophisticated business court system and corporate-friendly regulations

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

SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory framework implementing securities laws and governing public company compliance and disclosure requirements

State Filing Requirements: State-specific documentation and procedures required for corporate formation and ongoing compliance

Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific federal and state regulations that may affect corporate governance and operations

Stock Exchange Requirements: NYSE or NASDAQ listing requirements and corporate governance standards for publicly traded companies

Certificate of Incorporation: Primary formation document in U.S. corporate law (equivalent to Memorandum of Association) filed with state authorities

Corporate Bylaws: Internal governance document (equivalent to Articles of Association) detailing corporate operation rules and procedures