Define: Preliminary Expenses

The meaning of “Preliminary Expenses” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Preliminary Expenses defined in a legal contract?

  • Preliminary Expenses means the costs incurred in the establishment of the [organization], the approval obtained, the registration of the [organization] with regulatory authority, and each offering of shares to the public, including the costs of producing and publishing the prospectus and any costs connected with a listing or quotation of any of the shares on a stock exchange or regulated market. Seen in 40 SEC filings
  • Preliminary Expenses means the initial costs connected with the incorporation of the [organization], the approval and designation obtained from Central Bank under the act and the initial offering of shares in accordance to the prospectus, including the cost of preparing, publishing and distributing the prospectus and all professional and legal fees and costs related to it. Seen in 38 SEC filings
  • Preliminary Expenses means expenses related to the formation of [organization] including legal, accounting and share issue costs for the formation of the [organization] and costs incurred before the issuance of the certificate of registration. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Preliminary Expenses means expenses related to the establishment of [organization]. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Preliminary Expenses means the initial costs connected with the establishment of [organization], the authorization or approval and designation obtained from Central Bank, the cost of establishing and maintaining a listing of shares on the stock exchange (if applicable) and the initial offering of shares in the prospectus, including the cost of preparing, publishing, distributing the prospectus and all professional and legal fees and costs related to it. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Preliminary Expenses means those expenses incurred in connection with the establishment of the partnership. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Preliminary Expenses means the costs incurred in the establishment of the [organization]. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Please note that definition examples that include the words: agency, company, association, individual, location, region, country, or organization have been omitted.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of preliminary expenses' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Preliminary Expenses means costs associated with the establishment, registration, and initial share offerings of an [organization], including publishing and professional fees.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Setting up a new business or corporate entity
  • Registering a company for the first time
  • Creating the initial public offer for shares

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Preliminary Expenses means costs linked to the formation of [organization] before the issuance of [relevant certification].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Formation of a new organization
  • Securing relevant certificates or registrations for organization

Relevant Sectors

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Preliminary Expenses means costs associated with the establishment, registration, and initial share offerings of an [organization], including publishing and professional fees

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