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 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 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)
Exchange Act Registration and Deregistration (Titles V–VI)
Changes to Registration and Deregistration Requirements
Rulemaking and Reports
Rulemaking
Regulation A
March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015
Crowdfunding
April 5, 2017
October 30, 2015
October 30, 2015
Eliminating the Prohibition Against General Solicitation and General Advertising in Rule 506 and Rule 144A Offerings
July 10, 2013
July 10, 2013
Proposed Amendments to Regulation D, Form D and Rule 156 under the Securities Act
July 10, 2013
Registration Requirements
May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016
Reports
- Section 108 Report to Congress on Review of Disclosure Requirements in Regulation S-K
December 20, 2013 - Section 504 Report to Congress
October 16, 2012 - Section 106 Report to Congress on Decimalization
July 20, 2012
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
Last Reviewed or Updated: Nov. 25, 2025