SEC Seeks to Keep Form N-8A in Play
Published Date: 2/26/2025
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Summary
The SEC is asking to keep using Form N-8A, which investment companies file to officially register before doing business. About 99 companies file this form each year, and the process stays simple and free, with no new costs or changes. This extension helps the SEC keep track of these companies and make sure they follow the rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Form N-8A registration stays unchanged
If you run an investment company, you must file Form N-8A once to register with the SEC before doing business. About 99 companies file this form each year; the SEC estimates one hour of staff time per filing, a per-company cost estimate of $562, and a total annual cost burden of $55,638. The agency is requesting an extension to keep using the form and says there are no new costs or changes to the form.
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