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Jul 13, 2026

The Family, Friends and Business Associates Exemption

The Family, Friends and Business Associates (FFBA) exemption under NI 45-106 allows eligible private companies to raise capital without a prospectus from specified family members, close personal friends and close business associates of an issuer’s principals. This article explains the exemption’s requirements, Ontario-specific obligations, common compliance pitfalls, and practical due diligence steps for issuers.

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