Your S-1 Deserves a Filing Agent Who’s Done This Before.
Going public is complex enough. Federal Filings has handled S-1s, F-1s, deSPACs, and IPO filings for 20+ years — our AI-assisted workflow and EDGAR pre-flight checks mean your registration statement is right the first time, with a senior specialist available around the clock when your timeline demands it.
A first-time filing process, demystified.
If you’ve never filed with the SEC, it isn’t always obvious who does what. Here’s the simple version: your counsel and underwriters prepare the deal; we take the finished document, convert it to EDGAR format, tag it, and file it directly with the SEC. We work alongside your team — not instead of them.
Counsel, Auditors & Underwriters
Draft and finalize your registration statement and financials.
Federal Filings
EDGAR-compliant HTML conversion · AI-assisted iXBRL tagging · direct submission to the SEC.
SEC / EDGAR
Your filing is accepted and your registration goes on the public record.
In plain terms: we convert your registration statement into EDGAR-compliant HTML, handle the iXBRL tagging, and file directly with the SEC on your behalf — coordinating with your counsel and underwriters every step of the way.
There’s no do-over on a first filing.
The SEC clock starts the moment you file, and an S-1 is public the day it’s submitted. Our validation process is what stands between a clean registration statement and a comment letter on a technicality.
Before your registration statement goes out, we verify:
- The document is correctly formatted for EDGAR — no rejections on technicalities
- Every required exhibit is attached and accounted for
- AI-assisted iXBRL tagging, validated to the right taxonomy and level
- EDGAR pre-flight checks complete before the SEC clock starts
- First-submission acceptance — the standard we hold ourselves to
- Filing errors caught before they ever become public record
We’ve handled first-time registrations for two decades.
We’ve filed for companies going public on both Nasdaq and NYSE, and we coordinate directly with your counsel, auditors, and underwriters — so there are no communication gaps on your deal, and no surprises before you file.
IPO timelines move fast. So do we.
Deal timelines are compressed and rarely predictable. The filing agent has to move when the deal moves — and you need to reach a real person when it does.
Available around the clock
24/7/365 support, including federal holidays — because deal timelines don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we.
A dedicated senior specialist
When the timeline tightens, you reach the EDGAR specialist on your filing directly — not a ticket queue. Our AI-assisted workflow means faster turnarounds than traditional agents.
Free resources for first-time filers.
No conversation required. Use these to understand the process on your own terms — they’re open to everyone.
S-1 Filing Checklist
Everything a registration statement needs in place before it’s filed.
Open the checklist →EDGAR Filing Fee Calculator
Estimate your registration fee at the current FY2026 rate, with AI verification.
Run the numbers →AI Filing Assistant
Ask our SEC filing chatbot the first-timer questions you’d rather not ask twice.
Ask a question →First-time filer questions, answered.
Do I need a filing agent if my lawyer files for me?
Most do use one. Some law firms file directly, but many rely on a specialist filing agent to handle the EDGAR conversion, iXBRL tagging, and submission mechanics so counsel can focus on disclosure. Federal Filings works alongside your counsel and underwriters — not instead of them — and is accountable for getting the filing itself right.
What does an SEC filing agent do during an IPO?
We take your finished registration statement, convert it into EDGAR-compliant HTML, handle the iXBRL tagging, run pre-flight checks, and file it directly with the SEC on your behalf — coordinating with your counsel, auditors, and underwriters at every step so there are no gaps before you file.
How much does it cost to file an S-1?
There are two pieces: the SEC’s registration fee (based on the dollar amount you’re registering) and your filing agent’s fee. You can estimate the SEC fee with our free Filing Fee Calculator; our agent pricing is transparent and quoted up front, so it isn’t a surprise late in the process.
When is my first 10-K or 10-Q due after the IPO?
It depends on your filer status. A first 10-K is generally due 60, 75, or 90 days after fiscal year-end (large accelerated, accelerated, or non-accelerated filer); a 10-Q is due 40 or 45 days after quarter-end. Newly public companies are usually non-accelerated at first — check your exact dates with our Deadline Calculator.
How do I make sure my S-1 is accepted on the first submission?
Before your registration statement goes out, we verify it’s correctly formatted for EDGAR, every required exhibit is attached, and the iXBRL is tagged to the right taxonomy and level. First-submission acceptance is the standard we hold ourselves to — we catch filing errors before they become public record.
Going public is complex enough. Your filing agent shouldn’t add to it.
Whether your attorney has already pointed you our way or you’re running your own diligence, we’re happy to walk you through the process — no pressure, no jargon.