Form C-AR/A-W Filings

What Is SEC Form C-AR/A-W?

SEC Form C-AR/A-W is a filing used under Regulation Crowdfunding’s Form C filings to notify the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that an issuer is withdrawing a previously submitted Form C-AR/A (Amendment to Annual Report). Issuers submit these filings electronically through EDGAR as part of their ongoing crowdfunding reporting obligations.

This form is typically filed when an issuer needs to retract an amended annual report submission due to an error, an unintended filing, or other circumstances where the issuer determines the amendment should be withdrawn. A Form C-AR/A-W does not replace the underlying annual reporting requirement; it only withdraws the specific amendment that was previously filed.

Form C-AR/A-W helps maintain the accuracy of an issuer’s EDGAR filing record by formally documenting the withdrawal of an amendment to an annual report. While the withdrawal updates the public filing history, issuers may still need to file a corrected amendment or other submission if required to address the underlying disclosure issue.

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

• Name of the issuer and Central Index Key (CIK)
• Identification of the amendment being withdrawn (Form C-AR/A)
• Date the amendment was originally filed
• Statement indicating the amendment is being withdrawn
• Reason for the withdrawal (as provided by the issuer)
• Confirmation that the submission is made pursuant to Regulation Crowdfunding

SEC Form C-AR/A-W Filing Deadlines

SEC Form C-AR/A-W is an event-driven filing used when an issuer chooses to withdraw a previously filed amendment to an annual report. Because it is withdrawal-based, the timing depends on the issuer’s circumstances rather than a fixed statutory deadline; issuers often consult filing activity patterns across related forms.

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

• Withdrawal Applies to the Amendment Only: A Form C-AR/A-W withdraws the previously filed amendment (Form C-AR/A), not the original annual report (Form C-AR).
• Does Not Eliminate Reporting Obligations: Withdrawing an amendment does not remove the issuer’s ongoing Regulation Crowdfunding reporting requirements; issuers remain responsible for accurate annual reporting and any required updates.
• Used for Corrections and Filing Record Accuracy: Issuers commonly use withdrawal filings to address erroneous or unintended submissions and to keep the EDGAR record consistent with the issuer’s intended disclosure history.
• May Be Followed by a Corrected Amendment: If a material change still needs to be reflected, issuers may file a new Form C-AR/A after the withdrawal to provide corrected or updated information.
• EDGAR Form Type Is Standardized: The EDGAR system recognizes Form C-AR/A-W as the standardized form type for withdrawing an amendment to an annual report under Regulation Crowdfunding.

To monitor Regulation Crowdfunding annual reports, amendments, and withdrawals, issuers and advisors typically track Forms C-AR, C-AR/A, and C-AR/A-W to maintain an accurate public filing history and support ongoing compliance.

In addition to traditional securities filings, companies sometimes pursue crowdfunding capital raises under SEC rules.