Last year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) adopted amendments to the rules related to its EDGAR electronic filing system that impact how filers access and manage their EDGAR accounts and make filings with the SEC. The SEC is requiring enrollment in “EDGAR Next” to continue filing on EDGAR.

All entities and individuals that make filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, privately held companies that file or may need to file a Form D, SEC reporting companies, Section 16 officers and directors, and shareholders with filing obligations (e.g., Schedule 13D and 13G and Form 144) should enroll in EDGAR Next by September 12, 2025, to preserve their ability to file documents.

Beginning on September 15, 2025, existing EDGAR filers who have not enrolled in EDGAR Next will lose the ability to make filings with the SEC until they complete enrollment. Beginning on December 19, 2025, existing EDGAR filers who have not enrolled will lose the ability to make filings with the SEC as well as access to their EDGAR account until they submit a new Form ID application that is approved by SEC staff. Missing either deadline could lead to delays in fulfilling filing obligations and potential compliance issues.