OTCQB Initial Disclosure and Certification Requirements

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Securities LawCast©- Legal & Compliance, LLC- OTCQB Initial Disclosure and Certification Requirements All companies are required to post their initial disclosure on the OTC Markets website and make an initial certification. The initial disclosure includes: • Confirmation that the Company is current in its SEC reporting obligations and has filed all reports with the SEC, that all financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and that the auditor opinion is not adverse, disclaimed or qualified; • International Companies - (i) Companies subject to the Exchange Act reporting requirements must be current in such reports; (ii) A company that is not an SEC Reporting Company must be current and fully compliant in its obligations under Exchange Act Rule 12g3-2(b), if applicable, and shall have posted in English through the OTC Disclosure & News Service, the information required to be made publicly available pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) for the preceding 24 months (or from inception if less than 24 months); and all financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and that the auditor opinion is not adverse, disclaimed or qualified; • Verification that the Company profile is current, complete and accurate; As always details determine diligence and all companies are required to maintain a detailed and accurate company profile. All companies will be required to file an initial and annual certification on the OTC Markets website, signed by the CEO and CFO, stating: • The company’s reporting standing (i.e., whether SEC reporting, bank reporting or international reporting) and briefly describing the registration status of the company; • If the Company is an International Company and relying on 12g3-2(b), that it is current in such obligations; • That the company is current in its reporting obligations to its regulator and that such information is available either on EDGAR or the OTC Markets website; • Discloses the law firm and/or attorneys that assist the company in preparing its annual report or 10-K; • Confirms that the company profile on the OTC Markets website is current and complete; • Identifies any third-party providers engaged by the Company, its officers, directors or controlling shareholders, during the prior fiscal year and up to the date of the certification, to provide investor relations services, public relations services, stock promotion services or related services; • Confirms the total shares authorized, outstanding and in the public float as of that date; and • Names and shareholdings of all officers and directors and shareholders that beneficially own 5% or more of the total outstanding shares, including beneficial ownership of entity shareholders. An application to OTCQB can be delayed or denied at OTC Markets’ sole discretion if they determine that admission would be likely to impair the reputation or integrity of OTC Markets group or be detrimental to the interests of investors. OTCQB Initial Disclosure and Certification Requirements. Laura Anthony, Esq. Founding Partner Legal & Compliance LLC. 330 Clematis Street, Ste. 217 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: Toll Free: (800) 341-2684 FREE Local: (561) 514-0936 Email: LAnthony@LegalAndCompliance.com