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Eligibility Requirements
U.S. companies must have audited annual financials by a PCAOB auditor. (Tier 2 Regulation A Companies are exempt from requirement to use a PCAOB auditor for their initial audit)
Meet minimum bid price test of $0.01
Not be in bankruptcy
Have at least 50 Beneficial Shareholders, each owning at least 100 shares
Have a freely traded Public Float of at least 10% of the total issued and outstanding of that security.
Companies with a freely traded Public Float of at least 5% (and $2 million in market value of public float), or a separate class of securities traded on a national exchange may apply for an exemption (see OTCQB Standards)
Have a transfer agent that participates in the Transfer Agent Verified Share Program (US Companies only)
International companies must be listed on a Qualified Foreign Exchange (or SEC Reporting) and submit a Letter of Introduction from an approved OTCQB Sponsor
Reporting Requirements
Meet one of the following Reporting Standards:
SEC Reporting Standard
Regulation A Reporting Standard (Tier 2)
U.S. Bank Reporting Standard
International Reporting Standard
Alternative Reporting Standard
Timely disclosure of material news
Corporate Governance Requirements (Alternative Reporting only)
Have a board of directors that includes at least two Independent Directors
Have an Audit Committee, a majority of the members of which are Independent Directors
Verification Requirements
Maintain a Verified Company Profile
Post initial and annual verification and management certification
APPLY FOR OTCQB
OTCQB Application Guide for U.S. Companies
OTCQB Application Guide for International Companies
OTCQB Application
Background Check Authorization Form
OTCQB Company Agreement
This is a sample watermarked version of the OTCQB Agreement for preview purposes only. Please note that an Analyst at OTC Markets Group will send this Agreement directly to the company via Docusign at the time of approval.
OTCQB Certification Template
Personal Information Form
Personal Information Form - Additional Disclosure Reporting (upon request only)
Alternative Reporting Standard Disclosure Guidelines for OTCQX and OTCQB
Additional Disclosure: Mining CompaniesOil & Gas CompaniesReal Estate Companies
RULES
Rules for Issuers
Rule Amendments
Relief for Companies Affected by the COVID-19
FEES
Annual Fee: $12,000
Semi-Annual Fee: $6,500
Application Fee: $2,500
Effective January 1, 2021:
Annual Fee: $14,000
Semi-Annual Fee: $7,500
Application Fee: $5,000
Payment Instructions
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