SBA Seeks Comments on Small Business Investment Company Paperwork
Published Date: 11/3/2026
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Summary
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is asking for public feedback on its paperwork rules for Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). They want to make sure the forms SBICs fill out are clear and useful, with no big changes or costs expected. You’ve got until December 3, 2026, to share your thoughts and help keep things smooth and simple!
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SBICs Must File Form 1031 Annually
If you operate a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), SBA collects information on Form 1031 (Portfolio Financing Report) as part of its statutory examinations. The collection is identified by OMB Control Number 3245-0078, with an estimated 373 annual respondents, 1,492 annual responses, and a total estimated annual hour burden of 1,492 hours (about 1 hour per response).
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