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)
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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
Modified: Dec. 9, 2016