Foreign Private Issuer Status: Flowchart

Foreign companies meeting the definition of a “foreign private issuer” (FPI) are exempt from certain rules applying to U.S. issuers including, for example, Exchange Act reporting requirements for company insiders and proxy rules. Use this flowchart to help you determine if a particular company qualifies as an FPI.

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