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.
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...

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