✅ Confirming an Accredited Trust, Corporation, or Entity
To participate in certain investment opportunities, entities—including trusts, corporations, and other legal structures—may be required to verify their accredited investor status in accordance with Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933.
This article outlines the accepted methods for verifying that a trust, corporation, LLC, or other legal entity qualifies as an accredited investor.
🔍 If you're looking to verify an individual, please refer to our related article:
⚡ Fastest Option: Third-Party Accreditation Letter
The most efficient way to verify accredited investor status for any entity is to submit a letter from a qualified third party (licensed attorney, CPA, broker-dealer, or registered investment advisor). This letter must confirm that the entity meets the criteria for accredited investor status.
📂 Verifying a Trust (Revocable or Irrevocable)
Upload:
A copy of the trust deed
AND one of the following supporting documents, depending on the type of trust:
🟩 Revocable Trust
A letter confirming each grantor is an accredited investor
Proof of net worth over $1 million USD (individual or joint with spouse), dated within 90 days
Proof of income over $200,000 USD (or $300,000 USD jointly with spouse) for the past two years and expected in the current year
Verification that the grantor(s) holds a valid FINRA Series 7 or Series 63 license
Documentation showing the trust owns more than $5 million USD in assets
Is a Qualifying Institution: Proof that the trustee is a bank, insurance company, registered investment company, business development company, or small business investment company
🟦 Irrevocable Trust
Documentation showing the trust owns more than $5 million USD in assets
OR
Proof the trustee is a qualifying institution (see above)
🏢 Verifying a Corporation, LLC, or Other Legal Entity
To verify that a business entity qualifies as an accredited investor, please provide one of the following:
Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Organization
AND one of the following:
Option 1: Assets-Based Qualification
Financial statements or other documentation showing the entity holds over $5 million USD in assets
(Entity must not have been formed solely for the purpose of this investment)
Option 2: Ownership-Based Qualification
Documentation verifying that all equity owners of the entity are accredited investors
This may include signed third-party letters for each owner
Supporting documents such as income or net worth verification may be required for each owner
🛡️ Regulatory Context
All documentation submitted must comply with SEC Rule 501(a) defining accredited investors. DealMaker is required to collect and maintain these records in accordance with securities regulations and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards.
🔒 Note: Documents must be clear, current, and verifiable. If information is missing, outdated, or unclear, we may request additional documentation to confirm eligibility.
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