FAQs - Securities Registration
1. I want to conduct a private placement offering of securities. What most frequently used options are available?
2. Is Virginia a Merit Review State?
3. Once an application to register securities has been filed, is a refund possible?
4. Does Virginia have an institutional investor exemption?
5. Is there an exemption for non-profit issuers?
6. Has Virginia adopted Small Corporate Offering Registration (SCOR)?
7. Does Virginia recognize Reg D, 504 offerings?
8. Are there any rules pertaining to the exemption found at § 13.1-514 B 7a, and is it self-executing?
9. Does the Employee Benefit Plan exemption (§ 13.1-514 A 10) exempt directors and consultants?
10. When may Virginia require the escrowing of funds raised in the sales of securities?
1. I want to conduct a private placement offering of securities. What most frequently used options are available?
A. Please review §13.1-514 B 7 a or b of the Virginia Securities Act.
You may also consider a Reg D Rule 506 offering; please see 21 VAC 5-45-20.
2. Is Virginia a Merit Review State?
A. Yes. Please see 21 VAC 5-30-80 for a list of NASAA Statements of Policy.
3. Once an application to register securities has been filed, is a refund possible?
A. No. Once a registration application is filed, fees are non refundable.
4. Does Virginia have an institutional investor exemption?
A. No, but please see §13.1-514 B 6 for a possible alternative exemption.
5. Is there an exemption for non-profit issuers?
A. Yes; however, a filing is required. Please see §13.1-514.1 B.
6. Has Virginia adopted Small Corporate Offering Registration (SCOR)?
A. Yes. Refer to Rule 21 VAC 5-30-80.
7. Does Virginia recognize Reg D, 504 offerings?
A. No. Virginia does not recognize this federal exemption. There may be other exemptions that apply, and you should investigate them by calling our Examination Section at 804-371-9276.
8. Are there any rules pertaining to the exemption found at § 13.1-514 B 7a, and is it self-executing?
A. There are no rules, and the exemption is self-executing (no filing).
9. Does the Employee Benefit Plan exemption (§ 13.1-514 A 10) exempt directors and consultants?
A. The exemption exempts all directors as eligible participants as well as all consultants and advisors under compensating arrangements as defined by SEC Rule 701. (Refer to Rule 21 VAC 5-40-150)
10. When may Virginia require the escrowing of funds raised in the sales of securities?
A. Generally only under Registration by Qualification. Please see §13.1-510 (h).