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  2. Title 13 - Business Credit and Assistance
  3. Chapter I - Small Business Administration
  4. Part 121 - Small Business Size Regulations
  5. Subpart A - Size Eligibility Provisions and Standards
  6. Subject Group - Size Eligibility Requirements for the 8(<span class="standard">a</span>) Business Development Program
  7. 13 CFR § 121.601
13 CFR § 121.601
What is a small business for purposes of admission to SBA's 8(a) Business Development program?
August 12, 2025
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Editorial Note on Part 121

Editorial Note:

Nomenclature changes to part 121 appear at 72 FR 50039 and 50040, Aug. 30, 2007.

§ 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]

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§ 121.602 At what point in time must a 8(a) BD applicant be small?

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