SEC Form 3 Filing Made Simple
Fast,accurate and compliant Form 3 filings using Form345.com's simple 5 step workflow
What is Form 3?
Form 3 is the initial statement of beneficial ownership filed with the SEC. Corporate insiders— directors, officers, and anyone holding more than 10% of a registered class of securities—must file it when they first become insiders.
- Deadline: Must be submitted within 10 days of becoming an insider.
- Why it matters: Ensures transparency under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- Common triggers: The Company goes public, or someone is newly appointed as a director/officer.
Why Form 3 Filing is Important
Form 3 isn’t just paperwork—it’s the foundation of insider reporting. Because it’s the very first disclosure made when someone becomes an insider, the accuracy of Form 3 sets the tone for all future filings (Forms 4 and 5).
Legal Obligation
The SEC strictly enforces the 10-day deadline. Late filings can lead to financial penalties and reputational damage for both the insider and the company.
Investor Confidence
Timely and transparent reporting reassures shareholders and regulators that insider activity is being monitored properly.
Audit & Compliance
Form 3 filings are often scrutinized during audits and investigations. A mistake at this stage can complicate compliance reviews later.
Foundation for Future Filings
The information disclosed in Form 3 (initial ownership structure) becomes the baseline for all subsequent updates in Forms 4 and 5.
How Form345 Simplifies Your Form 3 Filing
Form345.com is a leading web-based Section 16 filing software that makes Form 3 preparation and submission faster, easier, and error-free. Whether you’re an insider, attorney, filing agent, or corporate secretary, our platform ensures that your Form 3 is filed accurately and on time—without the usual headaches of manual EDGAR preparation. Our key features include:
Auto-populate Form 3 data into your filing including filer information and relationships.
Smart tagging for footnotes, entities, and holding rows added to the form
Deadline tracking so new insiders don’t miss the 10-day filing window.
Printable proofs & audit trails for internal legal and compliance reviews.
Centralized insider management to oversee multiple filers in one place.
Submission history access for retrieving past filings anytime.
Instant email confirmations to verify successful SEC acceptance.
How Form345 Simplifies Your Form 3 Filing
Form345.com is built to simplify insider filings. Whether you’re filing Form 3, Form 4, or Form 5, the process is simple:
Step 1: Enter Information
Quickly input insider details and ownership data into our guided form. No need to worry about missing fields—our platform prompts you for everything required.
Step 2: Create Filers
Set up insider profiles once and reuse them across multiple filings. This saves time when filing for multiple executives or beneficial owners.
Step 3: Create Form
Generate your Form 3 through our Section 16 filing platform. Our system automates much of the process with proper XML filing formats according to the latest SEC rules.
Step 4: Validate
Before submission, the platform runs built-in compliance checks to catch errors, omissions, or formatting issues. This reduces the risk of SEC rejections.
Step 5: Submit
File directly to the SEC’s EDGAR system with one click. You’ll receive confirmation emails and can download proof copies for your records.
This 5-step workflow is intuitive, automated, and eliminates the need to be an EDGAR expert.
Get Started with Form 3 Filing Today
Don’t let compliance delays or formatting errors get in the way of your responsibilities. With Form345.com, you can ensure that your Form 3 filing is submitted accurately, on time, and in full compliance.
Contact us for a demo and start your Form 3 filing today with confidence.
