{"id":289,"date":"2013-10-21T15:01:53","date_gmt":"2013-10-21T20:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.accreditedinvestorleads.com\/?p=289"},"modified":"2019-05-01T14:58:27","modified_gmt":"2019-05-01T18:58:27","slug":"regulation-a-and-the-jobs-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accreditedinvestorleads.com\/regulation-a-and-the-jobs-act\/","title":{"rendered":"New Regulation A and the JOBS Act"},"content":{"rendered":"

The JOBS Act is primarily known for opening the door to investment crowdfunding.\u00a0 It also had a provision to eliminate the ban on general solicitation, which the SEC is implementing under Rule 506c of Regulation D.\u00a0 Both of these changes will make it easier for the general public to become aware of investment opportunities and participate in private offerings.\u00a0 While crowdfunding will be available to everyone, Rule 506c is open to Accredited Investors only.\u00a0 What many do not realize is that the JOBS Act also included a provision relating to Regulation A of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1933.\u00a0 According to the JOBS Act the SEC is required to expand Regulation A to permit private offerings of up to $50 million without registration.<\/p>\n

What is Regulation A?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regulation A is not as well known as Regulation D but it does provide an exemption from registration with the SEC.\u00a0 Currently Reg A is set up as follows:<\/p>\n