Form C-AR-W Filings

What Is SEC Form C-AR-W?

SEC Form C-AR-W is a filing used under Regulation Crowdfunding to withdraw an annual report that was previously filed on Form C-AR. It allows an issuer to formally notify the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the earlier annual report submission should be removed or treated as withdrawn in EDGAR, consistent with the issuer’s reporting status and disclosure record.

This form is typically filed when an issuer determines that the prior Form C-AR was submitted in error, included incorrect information, was filed prematurely, or should not remain on file, and should be withdrawn, for other administrative or compliance reasons.

Form C-AR-W supports transparency in the public filing system by clearly indicating that an annual report has been withdrawn. Depending on the issuer’s circumstances, an issuer may file a corrected annual report or an amendment separately, but the withdrawal itself is used specifically to retract the earlier Form C-AR submission from the issuer’s disclosure history.

Key elements typically found in SEC Form C-AR-W include:

• Name of the issuer
• Date of the original Form C-AR filing being withdrawn
• Identification details for the annual report submission are being withdrawn
• Statement indicating the issuer is withdrawing the Form C-AR filing
• Confirmation that the withdrawal is being filed under Regulation Crowdfunding

SEC Form C-AR-W Filing Deadlines

SEC Form C-AR-W does not have a fixed statutory deadline in the same way an annual report does. It is typically filed on an event-driven basis when an issuer needs to withdraw a previously filed Form C-AR.

Key Things to Know About Form C-AR-W Filing Rules

• Withdrawal Is Filing-Specific: Form C-AR-W is used to withdraw a Form C-AR submission; it does not amend or replace the withdrawn filing.
• No Fixed Due Date: This filing is generally made as needed when an issuer determines the prior annual report should be withdrawn.
• Separate Corrective Filings May Still Be Required: If the issuer needs to correct disclosures, it may file a new annual report or other appropriate Regulation Crowdfunding submission after the withdrawal.
• Public EDGAR Record Impact: A withdrawal is reflected in the issuer’s public filing history, signaling that the previously filed annual report should not be relied upon as filed.
• Filing Type Tracking Matters: Monitoring the issuer’s filing history—such as through Form C-AR-W filing lists-helps confirm when withdrawals occur and how they relate to subsequent reporting activity.

To monitor Regulation Crowdfunding annual reports, withdrawals, and related submission activity, our platform helps you track C-AR Filings across key form types, including Form C-AR, Form C-AR-W, and Form C-TR.

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