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Form 15F-15D Filings

SEC Form 15F-15D lets foreign private issuers suspend their duty to file periodic reports under Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This form supports issuers seeking to pause U.S. reporting when shareholder and compliance thresholds are met.

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What is Form 15F-15D?

Form 15F-15D allows foreign issuers to suspend SEC reporting when specific U.S. trading and compliance conditions are met. Filed under Sections 13 and 15(d), it provides an off-ramp from ongoing disclosure obligations. Foreign private issuers, such as cross-listed global firms, may use this form when U.S. market participation drops. Compared to Form 20-F, this form focuses on suspension rather than annual disclosure.

What’s Included in Form 15F-15D?

  • Confirmation of foreign private issuer status
  • Evidence of low U.S. trading volume
  • Proof of compliance with home-country disclosure rules
  • Verification of at least one prior annual report (Form 20-F or 40-F)
  • Statement of intent to suspend U.S. reporting

SEC Form 15F-15D Filing Deadlines

Filer Type15F-15D Due DateRequirement Overview
Foreign Private IssuerNo fixed deadline; file once eligibleMust meet trading and compliance conditions
Foreign Issuer (Dual-Listed/Transitioning)Upon reduced U.S. activity or listing changeMust comply with primary jurisdiction filing standards

Key Things to Know About 15F-15D Filing Rules

  • No deadline – issuers file after meeting exit conditions
  • Low U.S. trading volume is a key threshold
  • The issuer must comply with foreign regulatory reporting
  • At least one Form 20-F or Form 40-F must be on file

This form can be retrieved through the SEC’s EDGAR system. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see How to download SEC filings using the EDGAR API.

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