Republic Basics

Getting started

• Can international investors invest?
• How much can I invest?
• Do I have to be accredited to invest?
• Do I have to be a US citizen to invest?
• How do I calculate my net worth?
• How do I create an investment commitment on Republic?

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Identity verification

• Where can I upload my ID?
• My ID verification is still pending, what do I do?
• How secure is the verification process?
• Why do you need a valid form of ID?
• Why do I have to verify my identity or go through KYC?
• What types of documents can I use to verify my identity or for KYC?

Payment methods

• My payment failed and I am using an international bank
• Can I invest with a check?
• What is a Promo Code and how do I get one?
• Can I pay for a wire transfer using Wise (formerly TransferWise)?
• What payment methods does Republic support?
• Can I fund my investment via multiple payment methods?

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Investing as an entity/IRA/Trust

• How do I verify or go through KYC as an entity/trust/IRA?
• Can I change the entity type of my investment?
• Can I invest through my LLC/Trust/IRA/Self-Directed IRA?

Cancellations, refunds, and reinvesting

• Can I invest in an offering after the deadline (i.e. it closes)?
• Where and when will my investment be refunded?
• Can I increase my investment after it is finalized during a rolling close?
• What is Regulation Best Interest? Why has an investment been deemed not suitable or in my best interest?
• Can I cancel my Reg A investment commitment?
• Can I increase or decrease my investment commitment?

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Securities and security exemptions

• What is a Revenue Participation Agreement?
• Republic’s Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)
• Can I sell the securities I acquire?
• How the SAFE works
• If I receive a Crowd SAFE, is my investment an equity interest?
• If my SAFE converts to stock, how can I sell my shares?

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After you invest

• Why is my custodial account under manual review?
• What are the tax implications of investing in a debt offering on Republic?
• How can I confirm the status of my investment?
• What is the purpose of a Transfer Agent?
• Will I receive any equity interests or any voting or management rights with a Crowd Term Note or Crowd Revenue Note?
• When will I get my perk?

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Troubleshooting

• How can I select my email subscription preferences?
• Can I hide my profile from search engines?
• How can I disable my 2-FA?
• I need to verify my email address and don’t see an email confirmation.

Secondary market

• What assets can I sell?
• How will I receive the payment for the assets that I sell?
• How do I know if my asset is eligible to sell?
• Why is the market in Beta? What does that mean?
• Who can buy and sell on the secondary market?
• What assets can I sell?

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