Legislation applicable to Crowdfunding Service Providers

Legislation relevant to the regulation of crowdfunding service providers is listed below. Where the links provided are to www.irishstatutebook.ie, users should note the disclaimer on the Irish Statute Book website. The following list is not exhaustive and is intended to serve as a general guide only.

Statutory Instruments

Statutory Instruments relating to the transposition of Regulation (EU) 2020/1503 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 October 2020 on European crowdfunding service providers for business, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 and Directive (EU) 2019/1937 (“Regulation (EU) 2020/1503”):

• European Union (Crowdfunding) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 702 of 2021)
• European Union (Crowdfunding) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I.No.369 of 2022) 

EU Legislation

• Regulation (EU) 2020/1503 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 October 2020 on European crowdfunding service providers for business, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 and Directive (EU) 2019/1937

European Supervisory Authorities

Firms are advised to consult the European Commission, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) and the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) websites for details of regulatory technical standards, guidance and Q&As relating to Regulation (EU) 2020/1503. 

• European Commission
• ESMA
• EBA