This Practice Note discusses key considerations for a company choosing a stock exchange internationally for an initial public offering. The Note discusses general considerations for a company choosing a listing venue, as well as key advantages and challenges of listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), The NASDAQ Stock Market, the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Main Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKSE). It also considers the potential impact the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) may have on listings on US exchanges.