What Is SEC Form 1-Z-W?
SEC Form 1-Z-W is a filing used to withdraw an Exit Report for a Regulation A offering. It allows an issuer to formally notify the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it is withdrawing a previously filed Form 1-Z submission, typically when the issuer determines the Exit Report was filed in error or needs to be replaced with a corrected submission.
This form is generally used in connection with Regulation A reporting and is filed electronically through EDGAR. A Form 1-Z-W does not serve as a substitute for completing any required Regulation A reporting obligations and does not, by itself, change whether an issuer remains subject to ongoing reporting requirements under Regulation A.
To confirm the underlying Exit Report framework and filing instructions, issuers often reference the SEC’s published Form 1-Z Exit Report under Regulation A documentation.
Key elements typically found in SEC Form 1-Z-W include:
- Name of the issuer and trading symbol
- Identification of the submission being withdrawn (including the filing date and accession number)
- Basis for the withdrawal request
- Confirmation that the withdrawal relates to an Exit Report under Regulation A
- Contact information for the filer
- Any required signatures or filer certifications, as applicable
SEC Form 1-Z-W Filing Deadlines
SEC Form 1-Z-W does not have a fixed statutory deadline in the way periodic reports do. It is typically filed on an event-driven basis when an issuer needs to withdraw a previously filed Exit Report submission and replace it or correct the record.
| Filing Stage | Timeline | Details |
| Withdrawal Decision | As needed | The issuer determines that a previously filed Form 1-Z should be withdrawn |
| Form 1-Z-W Filing | As needed | Filed electronically with the SEC through EDGAR |
| Withdrawal Processing | Not applicable | Processing timing can vary depending on EDGAR status and submission handling |
| Post-Withdrawal Reporting Status | Not applicable | Reporting obligations depend on the issuer’s Regulation A reporting posture and related filings |
Key Things to Know About Form 1-Z-W Filing Rules
- Withdrawal Is Submission-Specific:
Form 1-Z-W is used to withdraw a specific previously filed Form 1-Z submission, not to revise it. If an issuer needs to correct content rather than withdraw the filing, other form types may be applicable depending on the circumstances. - Used for Regulation A Exit Reports:
This submission type applies specifically to the Exit Report under Regulation A and is associated with closing out or addressing an issuer’s Form 1-Z record on EDGAR. - No Fixed Deadline:
Because a withdrawal is typically driven by a filing correction or administrative need, Form 1-Z-W is generally filed on an “as needed” basis. - EDGAR Submission Type Matters:
Filers should ensure they select the correct submission type and supporting inputs when preparing a withdrawal, especially when coordinating with counsel or a filing agent using a form-type index. - Trackable Like Other Form Types:
Filings submitted as 1-Z-W can be monitored alongside other Regulation A forms, helping stakeholders see when an issuer withdraws a previously filed Exit Report and how that may relate to other filings or reporting activity.
To track Regulation A exit report withdrawals under the Securities Act, our SEC filing list helps you monitor filings such as Form 1‑Z‑W, Form 1‑Z, and Form 1‑Z/A, keeping you informed about small company capital raising, offering completions, and compliance updates.
