SBA Tweaks Paperwork for Small-Business Investment Funds
Published Date: 7/21/2026
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Summary
The SBA is updating its standard agreement for Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) that operate as limited partnerships. This update aims to make the agreement more like private fund contracts while keeping important rules to protect the program and taxpayers. If you’re involved with SBICs, now’s the time to share your thoughts before the September 21, 2026 deadline!
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SBIC Limited Partnership Agreement Update
If you run or plan to form a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) as a limited partnership, the SBA intends to update its Model Limited Partnership Agreement to make it more like private fund contracts while keeping the regulatory and policy provisions that minimize risk to the SBIC program and to taxpayers. SBA will consider public comments and is accepting comments on or before September 21, 2026; it may publish a revised Model later and will post the final version on the SBA website.
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