A Full Service SEC Filing Agent and Service Bureau, a Division of Electronic Publishing Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDGAR?
EDGAR is an acronym for Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval.
More information about the EDGAR program can be found at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website. It is commonly used in the verb form, “EDGARize”, meaning to convert electronic and paper documents into the EDGAR format.

Can you EDGARize my Annual Report?
Yes, we can. In fact, Electronic Publishing can EDGARize all of the SEC’s EDGAR form types.

How do I get my files to you? Can you convert my paper documents to EDGAR?
All electronic files can be emailed to us at service@epubsinc.com. If you need to have paper documents EDGARized, scan the pages to PDF and email them to us. If you can’t scan them, send the pages to us by mail or courier.
See our Contact page for details.

Can you convert PDF files to EDGAR? Do you take PDF files?
Yes, we EDGARize PDF files. Generally, we can convert a PDF file to an EDGAR file, however, we cannot directly EDGARize a PDF file of scanned images; we use OCR* to convert the images to text. We can also convert Powerpoint Presentations as well. Sample PowerPoint conversion to HTML.

How much does it cost to file a 10-Q?
Please take a look at our rates. If you would like a quote, please call us toll-free at 1-888-79EDGAR or email a file to service@epubsinc.com.

What is your normal turnaround?
Generally speaking, our normal turnaround is 12-24 hours. If you get it to us by the end of business, we can have it ready for you the next morning. However, if you need it NOW, we can get it to you NOW.
How do I pay you?
We will send out an invoice after your EDGAR filing is accepted by the SEC. We accept payment by check, credit card or bankwire.

Can you do HTML filings?
Yes, we can. Here is a sample filing that shows the style we use to create HTML EDGAR filings. EPS can convert ANY electronic document to HTML including highly designed documents such as Annual Reports, Prospectuses and Proxy Statements. Please ask for a quote on custom comversions.

How do I get started with EDGAR?
First of all, you will need to get filing codes by filling out an online Form ID application at the SEC’s Filer Management Website and following the instructions there. We can send you an information kit with all the information you’ll need to know to get started. Call us and we’ll help you get started.

Can you help me get filing codes codes I need to file?
Yes, we can. We will need certain information about you, your company and reporting persons in order to fill out a Form ID. Please contact us.

Do you service Canadian companies?
Yes, we can service any company which is required to file with the EDGAR system.

How do I know if my filing has been accepted?
The SEC returns a Submission Notification form via email to the registrant’s main contact. We can also include you in the people the SEC will notify following a successful EDGAR filing. We are also happy to call you after your document has been filed.

Can you convert my EDGAR filing back to Word?
Yes. We call that process a writeback, readback or reverse EDGAR. We can do a simple conversion, suitable for you to re-use the document for your next filing, or we can do a professional style conversion, suitable for printing.

I’ve just changed accountants/auditors. How long to I have to file?
According to the SEC’s filing rules for Form 8-K, this gets filed under “Item 4.01. Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant.” According to the Form 8-K instructions, “… a report is to be filed or furnished within 4 business days after the occurrence of the event. If the event occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday on which the Commission is not open for business then the four business day period shall begin to run on and include the first business day thereafter.”

Do I have to file a Schedule 13D or 13G (Form SC 13D/SC 13G)?
The rules and regulations governing beneficial ownership of securities are covered in
REGULATION 13D and 13G — SECURITIES OWNERSHIP.

What is the deadline for filing a 10-K? 10-Q?
10-K: Corporate filers have 90 days from their fiscal year end to file their 10-K. Accelerated filers have 75 days from fiscal year end to file their 10-K.
10-Q: 45 and 40 days respectively from fiscal quarter ended.

How do I find out what my CUSIP number is?
There are several places on the Internet where you can find a company’s CUSIP number. Here is a Symbol Lookup that will return the CUSIP as well as the stock ticker symbol.

*OCR: Optical Character Recognition