SEC Seeks to Keep Canadian Securities Form 40-F Alive
Published Date: 3/20/2025
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Summary
The SEC is asking to extend the use of Form 40-F, which Canadian companies file to register securities or report annually to U.S. investors. This form helps investors make smart choices and takes about 431 hours per filing, with around 175 filings each year. Comments on this extension are open until April 21, 2025, but no new costs or big changes are expected.
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