OBJECTIVES: Resolutions on early benefit assessment can be granted with a time restriction, termed “limited”. As a consequence companies are required to resubmit their data later. The objective of the present study was to assess reasons for limitation. METHODS: The following three criteria are given for limiting a resolution: incomplete data on patient relevant endpoints, limited quality of evidence, and missing data can be provided at a later stage. Assessment was based on resolutions with limitations published until June 2016. For each resolution reasons for limitations were identified and requirements for a resubmission were captured using supporting documents (“Tragende Gruende”). RESULTS: