# Federal Register #2026-22563

SEC seeks renewal of the Rule 489 and Form F-N information collection

**Buyer:** Securities and Exchange Commission
**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-22563

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to renew an information collection for Form F-N filings by certain foreign financial entities.
- **Government agency:** Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); the notice seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
- **Purpose:** Certain foreign banks, foreign insurance companies, related holding companies, and finance subsidiaries file Form F-N to appoint an agent for service of process when making a public securities offering in the United States.
- **Estimated annual activity:** 20 filings, with an estimated total reporting burden of 20 hours.
- **Procurement scope:** This is an information-collection renewal notice, not a request to purchase products or services. No OEMs, vendors, products, or quantities are identified.

### Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission is requesting an extension of the information collection under Rule 489 and Form F-N. The rule requires certain foreign banks, foreign insurance companies, and related entities to file Form F-N appointing an agent for service of process when making a public offering of securities in the United States. The SEC reports an average of 20 filings annually and estimates a total annual burden of 20 hours. Comments are due by December 7, 2026.

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