Form T-6 Filings

What Is SEC Form T-6?

SEC Form T-6 is an application filed under Section 310(a)(1) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 to obtain an SEC determination regarding the eligibility of a foreign person to act as an institutional trustee. The form is submitted when a corporation or other person organized and doing business under foreign law seeks authorization to serve as sole trustee under a qualified indenture, or to be qualified, under the Trust Indenture Act.

This form is typically filed in connection with debt offerings or other transactions that require a Trust Indenture Act-qualified indenture, where the proposed trustee is organized under the laws of a foreign government and must obtain the Commission’s eligibility determination. It supports the regulatory review process by providing the information the SEC needs to evaluate whether the foreign trustee meets applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Form T-6 helps ensure that investors and the market have a qualified institutional trustee under the indenture by establishing that the foreign trustee is permitted to act in that role for an indenture subject to the Trust Indenture Act. The filing is application-based and is made as needed, depending on the transaction structure and trustee selection.

Key elements typically found in SEC Form T-6 include:

• Name and address of the applicant (foreign trustee)
• Jurisdiction of organization and principal place of business
• Description of the applicant’s business and trust powers
• Information about the indenture and securities to which the application relates
• Legal and factual basis supporting eligibility under Section 310(a)(1)
• Supporting exhibits, authorizations, and related documentation

SEC Form T-6 Filing Deadlines

SEC Form T-6 does not have a universal fixed deadline because it is an application-based filing submitted when a foreign trustee requires an SEC eligibility determination in connection with an indenture that is qualified or will be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act. The timing is generally driven by the transaction and qualification process, and filers often coordinate submission alongside related Trust Indenture Act materials and qualification steps.

Key Things to Know About Form T-6 Filing Rules

• Application-Based Filing: Form T-6 is filed only when a foreign person needs an SEC determination to act as an institutional trustee under an indenture qualified or to be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act.
• Trust Indenture Act Scope: The form relates to trustee eligibility under Section 310(a)(1) and is used in the context of indentures that fall under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939.
• Used for Foreign Trustees: Form T-6 is intended for corporations or other persons organized and doing business under foreign law seeking authorization to serve as sole trustee for a qualified indenture.
• Submission Timing Is Transaction-Driven: There is no standard calendar deadline; filers generally submit the application based on the deal timeline, indenture qualification timing, and any related SEC review considerations.
• Supporting Documentation Matters: The application typically includes detailed factual and legal information, along with exhibits, to support the SEC’s eligibility determination.

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