Rule lifecycle · RIN:3245-AI14

Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Regulatory Amendments

Small Business Administration — observed across 3 documents over 185 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The SBA updated regulations for Small Business Investment Companies, which are government-backed investment programs that provide capital to growing small businesses. Review the new rules if you're seeking growth funding, already using one of these programs, or managing one—investment limits, eligibility requirements, or fees may have changed.

First seen

Jul 7, 2025

Last seen

Jan 8, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

185d

Effective on

Monday, February 2, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 7, 2025

    Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Regulatory Amendments

    #2025-12584

  2. Final·Jan 2, 2026

    Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Regulatory Amendments

    effective Feb 2, 2026#2025-24232

  3. Final·Jan 8, 2026

    Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Regulatory Amendments

    effective Feb 2, 2026#2026-00173