# 17 CFR § 240.12b-22: Disclaimer of control

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-22

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 CFR § 240.12b-22
- **Heading:** Disclaimer of control
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 17—Commodity and Securities Exchanges > CHAPTER II—SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION > PART 240—GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 > General Requirements as to Contents

## Text

If the existence of control is open to reasonable doubt in any instance, the registrant may disclaim the existence of control and any admission thereof; in such case, however, the registrant shall state the material facts pertinent to the possible existence of control.

## Nearby sections

- [17 CFR § 240.12b-2 § 240.12b-2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-2.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-4 § 240.12b-4 Supplemental information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-4.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-5 § 240.12b-5 Determination of affiliates of banks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-5.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-6 § 240.12b-6 When securities are deemed to be registered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-6.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-11 § 240.12b-11 Number of copies; signatures; binding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-11.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-12 § 240.12b-12 Requirements as to paper, printing and language.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-12.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-14 § 240.12b-14 Riders; inserts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-14.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-20 § 240.12b-20 Additional information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-20.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-22 § 240.12b-22 Disclaimer of control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-22.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-23 § 240.12b-23 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-23.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-30 § 240.12b-30 Additional exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-30.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-33 § 240.12b-33 Annual reports to other Federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-33.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-36 § 240.12b-36 Use of financial statements filed under other acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-36.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12d1-1 § 240.12d1-1 Registration effective as to class or series.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12d1-1.md)

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