SBA Jacking Up Small Biz Investment Fees for Inflation—Shocker!
Published Date: 7/31/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting October 1, 2026, the Small Business Administration is raising the fees for licensing and checking Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) to keep up with inflation. This means SBIC applicants and current SBICs will pay a bit more for their fees until mid-2027. If you’re involved with SBICs, get ready for these updated costs that help keep the program running smoothly!
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New SBIC Initial Licensing Fees
If you apply to form a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), the Initial Licensing Fee you must pay starting October 1, 2026 will be: Fund I $5,400; Fund II $11,000; Fund III $16,400; Fund IV+ $21,800. These amounts take effect on October 1, 2026 and remain until the June 2027 CPI-U is released.
Updated SBIC Final Licensing & Resubmission Fees
Starting October 1, 2026 the Final Licensing Base Fee for SBICs is: Fund I $11,000; Fund II $16,400; Fund III $27,300; Fund IV+ $32,800. If you previously withdrew or were not approved and you resubmit, a Resubmission Penalty Fee of $11,000 must be paid in addition to the Initial and Final Licensing Fees.
SBIC Examination Fees and Delay Charge
Beginning October 1, 2026 SBICs will face these Examination Fees: Minimum Base Fee (all funds) $11,700; Maximum Base Fee for non‑leveraged SBICs $38,900; Maximum Base Fee for leveraged SBICs $56,900. There is also a Delay Fee of $800. These fees apply until the June 2027 CPI-U release.
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