2016-11-21 | 2016-26348Added
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to modernize Rule 147 and established a new Rule 147A to facilitate intrastate securities offerings by removing issuer residence requirements and allowing general solicitation. The Commission also increased the Regulation D Rule 504 offering limit from $1 million to $5 million and repealed Rule 505 to streamline capital formation for smaller companies while maintaining investor protections. These final rules aim to support local financing and intrastate crowdfunding efforts by aligning federal exemptions with modern business practices and state regulatory flexibility.