Located in Vancouver, BC, Canada, we specialize in securities filing services for reporting issuers. This includes SEC EDGAR filing services in the United States and SEDAR and SEDI filing services in Canada. We also design, host, and maintain client web sites.  

EDGAR, SEDAR & SEDI Filing Services for Law Firms and Attorneys

Quick Facts
*SEC EDGAR documents are reviewed by our staff to ensure completeness
*In 2007, we filed more than 160 SEC EDGAR registration statements.
*All electronic documents received are archived on our file servers and can be retrieved upon request.
*We have worked closely with many attorneys in the United States and Canada.

We have been working closely with law firms since our inception in 1997 and understand attorneys' needs for prompt, knowledgeable and efficient service. Many aspects of our procedures have been designed to augment the filing processes used by securities lawyers.

Through working with Automated Filing Services Inc. you can be assured of quality service. We have staff available during evenings and weekends. Our experience allows us to recognize and notify you of deficiencies prior to filing. We believe in prompt, no-hassle solutions and do not require signed authorization forms prior to filing documents.

We understand that the requirements of law firms often differ, and therefore are flexible in the way we provide our services. We can align our processes with the operation of your law firm providing a complete and transparent filing department, or we can simply assist you during busy periods or staff holidays. Our invoicing methods can also be adjusted to suit your needs: we can invoice your firm or the client directly.

When working with us on SEC EDGAR filings, you will find additional value in the following areas:

  • Quality HTML filings optimized for format, navigation, and printing will reflect your professional image

  • Payment of SEC filing fees using funds maintained in our SEC bank account on behalf of your clients will assist you in clearing time-sensitive registration statements

  • Useful online tools including Form 12b-25 and 6-K generators and a Fee Calculator will save you time, especially during deadline days

  • Web accessible proofs and simultaneous over-the-phone changes will enable you to easily make last minute changes and share your document with others securely

  • Fast turnaround time will enable you to review proofs within 24 hours (usually same business day)

SEC to Decide on XBRL
Posted: May 5th, 2008
The SEC will propose rules mandating the use of XBRL during an open meeting on May 14, 2008.
Changeover to the SEC's New Smaller Reporting Company System
Posted: February 15th, 2008
The SEC has adopted a new system of disclosure rules for smaller companies filing periodic reports and registration statements with the SEC. The new rules are effective February 4, 2008. Form types 10QSB, 10KSB, SB-2, 10-SB, are slowly being phased out as a result of this new system. Companies with a year end of December 31st will be required to file under form types 10-K and 10-Q on reports beginning with the first quarter of 2008. Click to view a summary on the SEC web site.
Electronic Submission of Form D
Posted: February 15th, 2008
The SEC will be mandating the electronic filing of Form D through the internet beginning September 15, 2008. Click to view the official SEC rule release.
SEC Now Using U.S. Bank of St. Louis Missouri
Posted: February 4th, 2008
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Management Service has designated U.S. Bank of St. Louis, Missouri as the new Financial Agent for General Lockbox Services for the SEC. US Bank will take over this responsibility from Mellon Bank on February 4, 2008. All fee payments (wires and checks) must be submitted to US Bank on and after this date. No payments should be submitted to Mellon Bank after February 1, 2008.
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