Filing Types - Bank Holding Companies (BHCs)

Formation


Type of Filing Description
Who Must File
Publication Requirements Forms Required Approximate Processing Time

Formation – One or More Banks or BHCs  (Section 3(a)(1))

The formation of a BHC resulting from the purchase of one or more banks or BHCs.

Sections 225.11-225.13 and 225.15-225.16 of Regulation Y

Local newspapers

The Federal Reserve also will publish a notice in the Federal Register

Form FR Y-3 – Application for Prior Approval to Become a BHC, or for a BHC to Acquire an Additional Bank or BHC

Form FR 2081c – Interagency Biographical and Financial Report

Reserve Bank processed filings – 30 calendar days after receipt or 5 business days after the end of the last comment period

Board processed filings – 60 calendar days after receipt unless applicant is otherwise notified