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SEC filing deadlines, by form and filer status
Every SEC filing clock starts from a clear event; filer status sets how fast the periodic clocks run.
- 10-K
- 60, 75 or 90 days after fiscal year end
- 10-Q
- 40 or 45 days after quarter end
- 8-K
- 4 business days after the trigger
- Form 4
- 2 business days after the trade
- Roll rule
- Weekends and holidays roll forward
Periodic reports: 10-K and 10-Q
The 10-Q follows in 40 days for large accelerated and accelerated filers, 45 for non-accelerated, from each quarter end. Weekend and SEC holiday due dates roll to the next business day. All deadlines ET.
Event-driven filings: 8-K and Form 4
Business-day counts skip weekends and SEC holidays, then the result still rolls forward if it lands on one. All deadlines ET.
Related clocks on the same calendar
- NT noticesDue no later than one business day after the original report due date under Rule 12b-25; a timely NT 10-K adds 15 calendar days, an NT 10-Q adds 5.
- Form 3Generally 10 calendar days after becoming a Section 16 insider, or by the Section 12 registration effective date when that earlier rule applies.
- Form 545 calendar days after fiscal year end.
- OTC certificationsOTCQX, OTCQB, and OTCID annual management certifications are due 45 calendar days after the annual report due date.
On the Company calendar
Due dates come from your fiscal year end and filer status, on the same Eastern Time clock the SEC uses, with email alerts escalating before each open obligation. TakePublic is not a law firm; counsel owns the judgment on what to file and when.
Frequently asked questions
When is a 10-K due?
60 calendar days after fiscal year end for large accelerated filers, 75 for accelerated filers, and 90 for non-accelerated filers. Weekend and SEC holiday due dates roll to the next business day. All deadlines ET.
When is a 10-Q due?
40 calendar days after quarter end for large accelerated and accelerated filers, and 45 calendar days for non-accelerated filers. Weekend and SEC holiday due dates roll to the next business day. All deadlines ET.
How many days do I have to file an 8-K?
Four business days after the trigger date, rolled forward if that date falls on a weekend or SEC holiday. Some 8-K items have different timing; confirm with securities counsel. All deadlines ET.
When is Form 4 due after an insider trade?
Two business days after the transaction date, rolled forward off weekends and SEC holidays. All deadlines ET.
What if the due date falls on a Saturday?
It rolls forward to the next business day that is not a weekend or SEC holiday. The same Rule 0-3 style roll applies to Sundays and SEC holidays.
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