13 CFR 121.601 - What is a small business for purposes of admission to SBA's 8(a) Business Development program?

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Title 13 - Business Credit and Assistance last revised: Feb 02, 2026

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§ 121.601 - What is a small business for purposes of admission to SBA's 8(a) Business Development program?

An applicant must not exceed the size standard corresponding to its primary industry classification in order to qualify for admission to SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program.

[69 FR 29205, May 21, 2004]

authority: 15 U.S.C. 632,634,636,662,and

source: 61 FR 3286, Jan. 31, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 13 CFR 121.601