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On April 5, 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama. The Act required the SEC to write rules and issue studies on capital formation, disclosure, and registration requirements. This page provides links to the rulemakings and studies required by the JOBS Act, as well as links to FAQs and other useful information related to each of the JOBS Act titles.


Emerging Growth Companies (Title I)

General Applicability of Title I

FAQ: Confidential Submission Process for Emerging Growth Companies

Research Analysts and Underwriters

Access to Capital for Job Creators (Title II)

Compliance Guide: Eliminating the Prohibition Against General Solicitation

FAQs: Exemption from Broker-Dealer Registration in Title II of the
JOBS Act

Voluntary Submission of Rule 506(c) Materials

Crowdfunding (Title III)

Compliance Guide for Issuers

Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations for Issuers

Funding Portal Registration Guide

Compliance Guide for Intermediaries

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Regulation Crowdfunding and Intermediary Requirements

Regulation A (Title IV)

Small Entity Compliance Guide

Exchange Act Registration and Deregistration (Titles V–VI)

Small Entity Compliance Guide

Changes to Registration and Deregistration Requirements

Email Updates

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Rulemaking and Reports

Regulation A

Press Release and Fact Sheet
March 25, 2015
Final Rules
March 25, 2015

Crowdfunding

Press Release and Final Rule
April 5, 2017
Press Release and Fact Sheet
October 30, 2015
Final Rules
October 30, 2015

Eliminating the Prohibition Against General Solicitation and General Advertising in Rule 506 and Rule 144A Offerings

Press Release and Fact Sheet
July 10, 2013
Final Rules
July 10, 2013

Proposed Amendments to Regulation D, Form D and Rule 156 under the Securities Act

Press Release and Fact Sheet
July 10, 2013

Registration Requirements

Press Release
May 3, 2016
Final Rule
May 3, 2016

Information for Investors


Investor Bulletin — Crowdfunding for Investors
Feb. 16, 2016

Investor Bulletin — Regulation A
July 6, 2015

Investor Bulletin — Private Placements Under Regulation D
Sept. 24, 2014

"Outline of Dodd-Frank Act and JOBS Act" Speech by Lori Schock, Director, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy
June 9, 2012