Registration Statement on Form F-1 Preparation

Summary

This practice note discusses the preparation and filing of a registration statement on Form F-1. Under Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act) (15 U.S.C. § 77e), any offer or sale of securities must be made pursuant to an effective registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), unless an exemption from registration applies. Registration under the Securities Act is intended to provide the investing public with adequate information with which to make informed decisions about purchasing the securities being offered. The SEC has adopted forms of registration statements for different types of offerings and for use by issuers depending on their size and reporting history. Form F-1 is the general registration statement form that may be used by most foreign companies, including foreign private issuers (FPIs). This practice note provides an overview of the key disclosure requirements of Form F-1, as well as practical guidance on ...