Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary corporate law statute if incorporating in Delaware, covering formation, operation, and governance of corporations
Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing initial public offerings and securities registration requirements
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing SEC oversight
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting corporate structure and operations
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporation formation and operation in respective jurisdictions
State Business Corporation Acts: Comprehensive state legislation detailing requirements for corporate governance and operations
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements for public companies and securities offerings
Secretary of State Requirements: State-specific filing and reporting requirements for corporation registration
IRS Corporate Requirements: Federal tax registration and reporting requirements for corporations
Corporate Name Provisions: Legal requirements for corporate name selection and registration
Registered Agent Requirements: Legal requirements for maintaining a registered agent and office
Stock Structure Regulations: Rules governing authorized shares, classes of stock, and stock rights
Corporate Purpose Requirements: Legal framework for stating and limiting corporate purposes and activities
Director and Officer Provisions: Legal requirements for corporate leadership structure and responsibilities
Indemnification Requirements: Legal framework for corporate officer and director indemnification
Corporate Bylaws Framework: Legal requirements for establishing and maintaining corporate bylaws
