Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
On April 5, 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama. The Act requires the SEC to write rules and issue studies on capital formation, disclosure and registration requirements.
Cost-effective access to capital for companies of all sizes plays a critical role in our national economy, and companies seeking access to capital should not be hindered by unnecessary or overly burdensome regulations. We look forward to hearing the public's views as we write rules that both facilitate capital formation and promote investor protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Emerging Growth Companies (Title I)
- General Applicability of Title I
September 28, 2012 - Draft Registration Statements to Be Submitted and Filed on EDGAR (See also Instructions)
September 26, 2012 - Research Analysts and Underwriters
August 22, 2012 - FAQ: Confidential Submission Process for Emerging Growth Companies
April 10, 2012
Crowdfunding (Title III)
- Crowdfunding Intermediaries
May 7, 2012 - Notice: Use of the Crowdfunding Exemption
April 23, 2012
Exchange Act Registration and Deregistration (Titles V–VI)
- Changes to Registration and Deregistration Requirements
April 11, 2012
Public Comments (Pre-Rulemaking)
- Submit or read public comments on SEC regulatory initiatives under the JOBS Act.
Rulemaking
- August 29, 2012
SEC Proposes Rules to Implement Provision on General Solicitation and Advertising
Information for Investors
- Report to Congress on Decimalization
(As Required by Section 106)
July 20, 2012 - "Outline of Dodd-Frank Act and JOBS Act"
Speech by Lori Schock, Director, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy
June 9, 2012
Draft Registration Statements