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Section 16, Form 144, and Schedule 13D & 13G Filing Software

Efficiently file SEC ownership forms electronically with our secure financial reporting software. Whether you are a domestic issuer maintaining compliance or a Foreign Private Issuer (FPI) preparing for the new Section 16 mandate, our platform ensures you meet filing deadlines with confidence. Based upon your needs, choose to access just these SEC form types or the complete ActiveDisclosure platform.

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Simplify Section 16 & Form 144 Reporting with ActiveDisclosure

Experience a smarter, faster way to manage SEC compliance.

Ensure Compliance

  • Comply with the new Form 144 SEC mandate for electronic submissions

  • Stay ahead of regulatory changes, enhancements, and updates—including the new Section 16 filing requirements for FPIs

  • Maintain historical data while reporting equity ownership and security changes

Optimise Costs

  • Access DFIN’s industry leading software with no hidden add-on fees

  • Manage Section 16 and Form 144 filings seamlessly within one platform

Drive Efficiencies

  • Create, test, and file directly with the SEC

  • Save time with auto-fill forms using issuer and filer data

  • Generate filings for multiple reporting owners (e.g. for Directors & Officers of FPIs) quickly and accurately

  • Maintain consistent footnotes across multiple forms

Expert Support 24/7/365

  • Navigate evolving regulations with access to DFIN’s SEC compliance experts

  • Leverage insights from the largest SEC filing agent for U.S. corporations

Meet Evolving SEC Filing Obligations for Directors and Officers of Foreign Private Issuers (FPIs) with Confidence

The regulatory landscape for SEC filers continues to evolve globally. Foreign Private Issuers (FPIs) face increasing reporting obligations under Section 16 alongside existing U.S. filing requirements. Whether you’re managing current SEC reporting or preparing for future changes, ActiveDisclosure offers a trusted, industry-leading solution. Our platform simplifies Section 16 and Form 144 filings, reduces compliance risk, and ensures timely, accurate submissions—helping both domestic and foreign issuers stay ahead with confidence.

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Secure, self-service Section 16, 
Form 144, and Schedule 13D & 13G

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Gain access to these form types standalone or as part of the full ActiveDisclosure platform.

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Report equity ownership & changes electronically and meet strict filing timelines and requirements.

New in 2026: Section 16 Reporting Obligations for Directors and Officers of Foreign Private Issuers (FPIs)

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Simplify your beneficial ownership filings

Section 16

Manage Section 16 Forms 3, 4, and 5 with precision. Our software ensures domestic 10%+ beneficial owners and insiders maintain compliance, while fully equipping FPI directors and officers for their new mandates starting March 2026.

Manage Section 16 Forms 3, 4, and 5 with precision. Our software ensures domestic 10%+ beneficial owners and insiders maintain compliance, while fully equipping FPI directors and officers for their new mandates starting March 2026.

Form 144

Comply with electronic filing requirements for the sale of restricted or control securities. Designed for affiliates of both US and non-US issuers, our ActiveDisclosure platform simplifies the disclosure of intended sales to the SEC. Seamlessly integrate these filings with your Section 16 data to ensure consistency and prevent reporting errors during high-volume trading windows.

Comply with electronic filing requirements for the sale of restricted or control securities. Designed for affiliates of both US and non-US issuers, our ActiveDisclosure platform simplifies the disclosure of intended sales to the SEC. Seamlessly integrate these filings with your Section 16 data to ensure consistency and prevent reporting errors during high-volume trading windows.

Schedule 13D & G

Streamline reporting for investors who acquire more than 5% of a company’s equity. Our beneficial ownership software handles the complexity of these disclosures for global stakeholders. Ensure transparency with the market and timely EDGAR submissions, whether you are filing as a passive investor or an active shareholder in domestic or foreign securities.

Download the Schedule 13 D and Schedule 13 G filing templates to simplify your beneficial ownership reporting requirements and ensure timely submissions.

Streamline reporting for investors who acquire more than 5% of a company’s equity. Our beneficial ownership software handles the complexity of these disclosures for global stakeholders. Ensure transparency with the market and timely EDGAR submissions, whether you are filing as a passive investor or an active shareholder in domestic or foreign securities.

Download the Schedule 13 D and Schedule 13 G filing templates to simplify your beneficial ownership reporting requirements and ensure timely submissions.

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Section 16 & Form 144
Schedule 13D & 13G
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Dedicated Support for FPIs

  • Rapid Onboarding: Streamlined services to bulk-register directors and officers for EDGAR access and CIK assignment via Form ID, plus initial Form 3 filings and related setup—all handled efficiently to ensure compliance from day one.
  • SEC Expert Support: 24/7 access to experienced SEC filing specialists who help you meet strict timelines and navigate complex requirements—no matter your time zone or location.
  • Flexible Self Filing Solution: Empower your team with intuitive tools for managing filings independently, while retaining the option for expert assistance whenever needed.

Section 16 & Form 144

  • Create, test and live file with the SEC
  • File for multiple reporting owners
  • Footnote across multiple forms
  • Auto-fill forms with saved data
  • One-click previews before filing
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Schedule 13D & 13G

Adhere to the latest Schedule 13D and 13G requirements and submit your EDGAR filings in machine-readable, structured data format (XML) with ActiveDisclosure to enhance visibility for investors.

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Secure SEC EDGAR filing built from the ground up for client security and data privacy with SOC 2 Type II audits. Protected by modern technologies for cybersecurity, anti-malware, encryption, firewall, MFA, SSO, and more.

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Streamlined UI/UX

Streamlined UI/UX experience enables instant access to your projects, rapid task completion and low learning curve.

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Reduce Filing Risk

DFIN ActiveDisclosure could helplower your legal exposure through features including:

  • Internal controls aligned with SOX governance standards
  • Full audit trail of every signature, change, and approval
  • System reminders reduce missed deadlines
  • Eliminates manual errors and filing inconsistencies

Client experience is at the core of everything we do

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When you work with DFIN, you get:

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Access to live experts 24/7/365 to respond to issues and provide expert insight trusted by the world’s largest public companies and IPO issuers.

Software that stays ahead of all SEC regulatory changes, enhancements and updates.

Market leadership level knowledge and experience from the world’s largest SEC filer.

Now Section 16, Form 144, and Schedule 13D & 13G are part of the ActiveDisclosure platform

Streamline your entire Section 16, Form 144, and Schedule 13D & 13G filing process. From preparing an IPO to quarterly and annual SEC filings, manage all requirements accurately and securely with our ActiveDisclosure SEC reporting software.

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