Individuals who want to become accredited investors must fall into one of three categories:
- have a net worth exceeding $1 million on your own or with a spouse or its equivalent
- have earned an income surpassing $200,000 during the last two years and prove an ability to maintain this income level
- have earned an income surpassing $300,000 if combined with a spouse or its equivalent during the last two years and prove an ability to maintain this income level