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Form S-1, Form S-3, and F-1 Registration Statements

Registration statements such as Form S-1, Form S-3, and Form F-1 play a central role in the process of offering securities to the public. These filings provide investors with essential information about a company’s business, financial condition, and risks, and they help ensure transparency and compliance with U.S. securities laws.

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Form S-1 vs. Form S-3: A Practitioner’s Guide to Eligibility, Disclosure, and Incorporation by Reference (2025)

Form S-1 and Form S-3 are the two most common registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933. While both forms register securities for sale to the public, they differ dramatically in eligibility, disclosure format, and incorporation by refe…

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Understanding Form S-3: A Guide to Securities Registration

Form S-3 is a streamlined registration statement under the Securities Act, utilized by companies to register various securities for public offerings. This article explores what Form S-3 entails, its eligibility criteria, and how it functions, includi…

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Form S-1 Registration Statements – What Companies Need To Know About Form S-1 & Going Public

When a company sells shares, the shares must be covered by an effective registration statement or be exempt from the Securities & Exchange Commission’s registration statement requirements. Form S-1 is the most commonly used registration statement for…

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What are the SEC Reporting Requirements After My Form S-1 is Effective?

Once the SEC staff declares your company’s Securities Act registration statement on Form S-1 effective, the company becomes subject to the SEC’s reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These rules require your company to fil…

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Form S-1 Registration, Filing and Requirements, Form S-1 and Going Public

Private companies going public should consider Form S-1 filing requirements when contemplating their securities offering. Private companies seeking to raise capital often file a registration statement on SEC Form S-1 to meet certain requirements of t…

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Foreign Issuer Going Public Registration Statements and SEC Filings

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“ SEC ”) requires various forms of SEC registration statements covering the offer and sale of securities for both public and private companies. The eligibility and requirements of each SEC registration statemen…

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Additional Resources

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