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Form N-54A Filings

SEC Form N-54A is a formal filing used by a business development company to notify the SEC that it elects to be subject to Sections 55 through 65 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. It is filed pursuant to Section 54(a) of the Act.

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23191475N-54ASagard Private Income Fund Inc. Self 10/29/2026
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23147332N-54AThird Point Private Capital Income Fund Self 10/01/2026
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23142213N-54ASlr Secured Specialty Lending Fund Self 09/29/2026
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23110173N-54ANew Carlyle Credit Solutions Self 09/09/2026
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What Is SEC Form N-54A?

SEC Form N-54A is an SEC filing used by a business development company to elect regulation under Sections 55 through 65 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. It is typically filed when a company chooses BDC status and submits the notice required by Section 54(a).

Key elements typically found in SEC Form N-54A include:

  • Name of the business development company
  • Address of principal business office
  • Telephone number
  • Name and address of agent for service of process
  • Indication of Exchange Act registration status or reliance on Rule 12g-2
  • Any applicable investment company registration file numbers
  • Certification regarding closed-end company status and investment purpose
  • Signature and attestation information

SEC Form N-54A Filing Deadlines

SEC Form N-54A does not have a fixed periodic filing deadline. It is an event-driven filing made when a company elects to be subject to Sections 55 through 65 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Filing Stage Timeline Details
Election Decision As needed Filed when the company elects to be subject to Sections 55 through 65 of the Investment Company Act of 1940
Form N-54A Filing As needed Submitted to notify the SEC of the company’s election under Section 54(a)
Filing Fee Not applicable The form instructions state that no fee is charged for filing the notification
Effective Regulatory Election Upon filing Used to make the company’s election to be regulated as a business development company under the applicable provisions of the Act

Key Things to Know About Form N-54A Filing Rules

  • Used for BDC election: Form N-54A is the notification used by a business development company to elect to be subject to Sections 55 through 65 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
  • Section 12 status matters: The form requires the filer to indicate whether it has filed a registration statement for a class of equity securities under Section 12 of the Exchange Act or is relying on Rule 12g-2.
  • Specific company information is required: The filing calls for identifying information, including the company name, principal business office, telephone number, and agent for service of process. Companies and analysts may also use an SEC Edgar Search tool to locate comparable filings and issuer histories.
  • Certification is included: The company certifies that it is a closed-end company, identifies its organizational and principal place of business, and states that it will operate for the investment purposes described in the Act.
  • No filing fee applies: The form instructions state that there is no fee charged for filing the notification of election.

Our SEC filing monitoring alerts track investment company filings such as Form N‑2ASR, Form N‑54A, which companies use to elect business development company status under Section 54(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

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