SEC Wants to Keep Form F-1 for Foreign Firms, At a Cost
Published Date: 3/20/2026
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The SEC is asking to keep using Form F-1, which helps foreign companies register their securities in the U.S. About 270 companies file this form yearly, spending lots of time and money—over 108,000 hours and nearly $196 million in professional fees. The public can comment on this extension request until April 20, 2026.
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