The SEC defines an accredited investor as someone who meets one of following three requirements: Income. Has an annual income of at least $200,000, or $300,000 if combined with a spouse’s income. This level of income should be sustained from year to year. Skills.
How does the SEC define an accredited investor?
Simply put, the SEC defines an accredited investor through the confines of income and net worth in two ways: A natural person with income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year.
How do I become an accredited investor?
Accredited investors get this designation by satisfying at least one requirement regarding income, net worth, asset size, governance status, or professional experience.
