• Business formation laws. Laws pertaining to the specific business structure you have selected.
• Zoning laws. Local ordinances that regulate land use, type of business conducted on premises, parking, waste disposal, advertising, and signage.
• Employment laws. Laws regarding hiring and firing of employees, discrimination, employee safety, overtime pay, child labor, disability, worker’s compensation, unemployment, and employee rights.
• Tax laws. Laws pertaining to filing tax returns, paying taxes, withholding taxes, corporate taxes, pass through taxes, and both state and local taxes.
• Intellectual property laws. Federal and state laws pertaining to copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Environmental laws. Recycling laws and the discharge of hazardous waste materials.
• Consumer protection laws. Laws protecting consumers from fraudulent business acts, misleading advertisements, and defective products. These laws also mandate various credit rules and disclosures.

Your line of business will dictate other compliance categories.