The Office of Small Business Policy in the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance acts as a point of contact for small businesses. Staff in the office answer interpretive questions on issues relating to smaller public companies and on exempt offerings of securities.

The office also processes requests for waivers of disqualification arising under Regulation A, Regulation D, and Regulation Crowdfunding.

In addition, the office helps to coordinate the annual SEC Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation.

Staff in the office are happy to assist you with questions you may have regarding the federal securities laws. You may submit a request for interpretive advice using their online form. You also may contact the office staff using the information in the box below.

Office of Small Business Policy

  • Telephone: (202) 551-3460
    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,
    100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549-3628

If you mail correspondence to the Office of Small Business Policy, please provide a phone number where the office staff may reach you.