Review your jurisdiction’s definition of “accredited investor”
Confirm you meet at least one accredited-investor qualification category
Verify income thresholds (e.g., meeting specified minimum annual income for a set period and ability to maintain the level)
Verify net worth thresholds (e.g., meeting specified minimum net worth, typically excluding primary residence, and including required counting rules)
Check professional-status categories (e.g., certain licensed professionals, investment advisers, or employees of broker-dealers)
Check entity-based eligibility (e.g., certain trusts, corporations, partnerships, LLCs) and whether the entity itself meets the accredited-investor criteria
If applicable, verify “spousal/household” qualification rules in your jurisdiction
If you invest through a fund/manager, complete the fund’s accredited-investor questionnaire or subscription forms
Provide required documentation (e.g., income statements, tax returns, financial statements, net worth evidence) if requested
Retain supporting records used to substantiate your status
For securities offerings with issuer verification rules, complete any additional verification steps required by the issuer or platform
Submit the completed accreditation forms before investing and keep copies for your records