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OTCQX International® supports global companies looking to increase local market liquidity and to take advantage of higher valuations offered in the U.S. By choosing to cross-trade on OTCQX International companies grow their investor base, while complementing the company's local market listing.
Recent Data indicates that large cap companies that joined the OTCQX Market over the past 10 years saw an increase in US investment and US ownership when comparing data 6 months prior to joining the market with that as of June 30, 2024.
Studies on OTCQX Trading Benefits
Eligibility Standards
Maintain a listing on a Qualified Foreign Exchange or be an SEC Reporting Company
Be incorporated outside the U.S.
Not a Shell Company or Blank-Check Company
Not subject to any Bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings
Not a Penny Stock
Have Priced Quotes by a market maker on OTC Link
Disclosure Standards
Meet one of the following Reporting Standards:
International Reporting Standard
SEC Reporting Standard
Regulation A Reporting Standard
Audited annual financials
Timely disclosure of material news and other information required to be made publicly available pursuant to the Exchange Act Rule 12g3-2(b) published in English, through the OTC Disclosure & News Service or an Integrated Newswire service
OTCQX International Financial Standards
Initial | Ongoing | |
PENNY STOCK RULE | Meet one of the three below exemptions: | Meet one of the three below exemptions: |
Net Tangible Assets | $5 million: < Than 3 Years Operations $2 million: 3+ Years Operations | $5 million: < Than 3 Years Operations $2 million: 3+ Years Operations |
Revenue | $6 million average for last 3 years | $6 million average for last 3 years |
Bid | $5; and one of the below: Net Income: $500,000 Net Tangible Assets: $1 million Revenues: $2 million Total Assets: $5 million | $5; and one of the below: Net Income: $500,000 Net Tangible Assets: $1 million Revenues: $2 million Total Assets: $5 million |
SHAREHOLDERS | 50 beneficial shareholders each owning at least 100 shares | 50 beneficial shareholders each owning at least 100 shares |
BID PRICE | $0.25 | $0.10 |
GLOBAL MARKET CAPITALIZATION | $10 million | $5 million |
PUBLIC FLOAT | 10% | 10% |
Financial standards must be based on audited financial statements dated within 15 months
Background Checks
OTC Markets Group conducts comprehensive background checks on issuers, officers, directors, controlling shareholders and affiliated persons to maintain the integrity of the OTCQB and OTCQX markets. We also collect this information prior to granting a company access to the OTC Disclosure and News Service. A company can be disqualified from the OTCQB and OTCQX markets or denied services if OTC Markets determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the admission for trading on OTCQX or OTCQB or granting access to the OTC Disclosure and News Service would be likely to impair the reputation or integrity of OTC Markets Group or be detrimental to the interests of investors. Our process includes a review of a person’s legal and regulatory history, including criminal convictions, civil court orders, SEC disciplinary orders, SEC cease-and-desist orders, and suspensions from a self-regulatory organization. We may also consider ongoing regulatory or criminal investigations and civil actions related to securities law violations, fraud, forgery, counterfeiting, or other related offenses.
Create an Account on Gateway to Complete the Application
Application Resources:
Step by Step Guide to the OTCQX International Application
How to Submit an OTCQX Application Using Gateway
12g3-2(b) Certification Sample
Filing Instructions through OTCIQ
Rules for Issuers
OTCQX Rules for International Companies (Version 10.0)
Rule Amendments
OTCQX Release 21 - September 23, 2024
OTCQX Release 20 (Updated) - July 29, 2022
OTCQX Release 20 - July 1, 2022
OTCQX Release 19 - August 24, 2021
OTCQX Release 18 - September 1, 2020
OTCQX Release 17 (Updated) - February 6, 2020
OTCQX Release 17 (Updated) - January 3, 2020
OTCQX Release 17 - November 11, 2019
OTCQX Release 16 - April 2, 2019
OTCQX Release 14 - April 16, 2018
OTCQX Release 13 - October 13, 2016
OTCQX Release 12 - July 25, 2016
OTCQX Release 11 - May 11, 2016
OTCQX Release 10 (Updated) - December 14, 2015
OTCQX Release 10 - November 3, 2015
OTCQX Release 9 - June 9, 2015
OTCQX Release 8 - February 13, 2014
OTCQX Release 7 - March 11, 2013
OTCQX Release 6 (Updated) - October 10, 2011
OTCQX Release 6 - July 20, 2011
OTCQX Release 5 - September 17, 2009
OTCQX Release 4 - January 26, 2009
OTCQX Release 1 - December 12, 2008
OTC Markets Group Disclosure Guidelines - Release 3 (December 12, 2008)
Policies
Stock Promotion Policy
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