S-Corporation

A form of corporation, allowed by the IRS for most companies with 35 or fewer shareholders, which enables the company to enjoy the benefits of incorporation but be taxed as if it were a partnership.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
SBA 504 loans are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
SBA Glossary

Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...

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