Form 20-F registration statements under Section 12(g)
Form 20FR12G: a foreign private issuer registers a class of equity securities under Exchange Act Section 12(g) using Form 20-F.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $SECFEED_KEY" \ "https://secfeedapi.com/v1/filings?query=formType:%2220FR12G%22&size=2"
import os, requests
r = requests.get(
"https://secfeedapi.com/v1/filings",
params={'query': 'formType:"20FR12G"', 'size': '2'},
headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['SECFEED_KEY']}"},
)
print(r.json())What is 20FR12G?
20FR12G is Form 20-F used as a registration statement under Section 12(g), which covers classes of securities that are not listed on a national exchange. Foreign private issuers file it when they become subject to registration, for example by crossing shareholder thresholds, or when they choose to register to trade over the counter.
After it becomes effective, the company files annual reports on Form 20-F and current reports on Form 6-K.
Foreign private issuers registering equity securities under Section 12(g), typically without an exchange listing.
When the issuer becomes required to register, or voluntarily; effective 60 days after filing unless accelerated.
Filings per year
Every 20FR12G filing on EDGAR, counted from the SecFeed index, amendments included. Updated daily.
What is inside
| Section | Contents |
|---|---|
| Company information | Business, history and structure. |
| Operating and financial review | Results and liquidity. |
| Major shareholders | Ownership and related party transactions. |
| Financial statements | Audited annual statements. |
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Latest 20FR12G filings
| Company | Form | Filed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChdgAI Commodities Ltd | 20FR12G/A | 2026-07-06 | EDGAR ↗ |
| ChdgAI Commodities Ltd | 20FR12G/A | 2026-06-10 | EDGAR ↗ |
| ChdgAI Commodities Ltd | 20FR12G | 2026-04-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| BIOHARVEST SCIENCES INC. | 20FR12G/A | 2024-08-22 | EDGAR ↗ |
| BIOHARVEST SCIENCES INC. | 20FR12G/A | 2024-08-14 | EDGAR ↗ |
| BIOHARVEST SCIENCES INC. | 20FR12G/A | 2024-07-24 | EDGAR ↗ |
| BIOHARVEST SCIENCES INC. | 20FR12G | 2024-06-14 | EDGAR ↗ |
| First Phosphate Corp. | 20FR12G/A | 2024-04-18 | EDGAR ↗ |
Use cases
- Track foreign companies entering the US reporting system
- Identify OTC registered foreign issuers
Related forms
Every Form 20-F annual report and 20-F registration filed by foreign private issuers on EDGAR, searchable by company and date, with sections as text.
20FR12B20-F registration, 12(b)Form 20FR12B: a foreign private issuer registers a class of securities for exchange listing under Exchange Act Section 12(b) using Form 20-F.
10-12GForm 10 registrationForm 10-12G: full Form 10 registration statements under Section 12(g), used by spin-offs and companies entering the reporting system.
FAQ
When does 20FR12G become effective?
Generally 60 days after filing, the same timing as a Form 10 under Section 12(g).
What does the company file afterwards?
Annual reports on Form 20-F and current reports on Form 6-K.
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