The Jumpstart Our Business Startup (JOBS) Act, approved by Congress in 2012, minimizes federal regulations instituted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on small businesses that want to go public. It lowers reporting and disclosure requirements and allows advertising of certain securities offerings. It also permits greater access to crowdfunding and greatly expands the number of companies that can offer stock for sale without going through an SEC registration. The act was intended to make it easier for startups to raise capital and for small retail investors to invest in startups. Before the JOBS Act, in most cases only accredited investors could invest in startups. Companies that qualify under the act are referred to as emerging growth companies.

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