Comparison · United States

WOSB vs EDWOSB

EDWOSB is WOSB plus economic-disadvantage limits for each woman owner.

SBA: WOSB and EDWOSB rules ↗

Steps

Check WOSB eligibility
Check each owner against EDWOSB limits
Apply for EDWOSB if all owners qualify
Otherwise apply for WOSB

EDWOSB limits (each woman owner)

Net worth under $850,000
AGI ≤ $400,000 (3-year average)
Personal assets ≤ $6.5 million
Retirement accounts excluded from net worth

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Why choose EDWOSB?

Some set-aside contracts are restricted to EDWOSBs.

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