Regulation D resources
Official sources for the rules, filings and checks that come with a private offering.
Last reviewed November 2026
Official sources
These are the primary sources for the rules and filings discussed in our library. Links open the official sites.
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The federal securities regulator. Rules, guidance and small business resources.
- EDGAR company search. Look up any company’s Form D and other SEC filings.
- Form ID application guide. The SEC’s instructions for applying for EDGAR access under EDGAR Next.
- Login.gov. The federal sign-in service every EDGAR user needs.
- Regulation D in the eCFR. The official, current text of 17 CFR Part 230, including Rules 500 to 508.
- Investor.gov. The SEC’s investor education site, including plain-language explanations of private offerings.
- NASAA. The association of state and provincial securities regulators, with a directory of every state regulator.
- NASAA Electronic Filing Depository. Where issuers file Rule 506 notices and pay state fees.
- FINRA BrokerCheck. Check the registration and history of a broker-dealer or broker.
- U.S. Small Business Administration. Federal help for small businesses, including financing guides and local assistance.
- Internal Revenue Service. Tax rules for corporations, partnerships and LLCs, and Schedule K-1 guidance.
In our library
- Regulation D basics and the rules from 500 to 508
- What is a PPM? and subscription agreements
- Finding investors and the JOBS Act and Rule 506(c)
- Glossary of securities terms
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