SEC Seeks to Extend Variable Annuity Registration Form N-3
Published Date: 3/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The SEC is asking to keep using Form N-3, which helps certain investment companies register and share important info about variable annuity contracts with investors. This extension means no big changes or new costs, but companies using this form should keep filing on time to stay in the game. The deadline for comments is coming up soon, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Compliance Burden for Variable Annuity Filers
Companies that file Form N-3 must keep meeting mandatory information-collection rules. The SEC estimates an aggregate annual hour burden of 1,727 hours and an annual cost burden of $125,376; it estimates 926.4 hours for an initial registration (averaged to 309 annual hours) and 157.55 hours per post-effective amendment (the notice reports a resulting post-amendment total of 1,418 hours). Responses are mandatory and will not be kept confidential.
Investors Continue Receiving Prospectus and SAI
If you invest in variable annuity separate accounts, those accounts use Form N-3 to provide you with a prospectus and a statement of additional information when they make an initial or additional offering. The SEC's extension request supports continued delivery of that required disclosure to investors.
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