Why is Spouse Information Required? (EDWOSB)

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The WOSB Program regulations provide, “[w]hen married, an individual claiming economic disadvantage must submit separate financial information for her spouse, unless the individual and the spouse are legally separated.” 13 CFR 127.203(c)(2). SBA may or may not consider spouse’s financial information to determine your economic disadvantage. But it is not up to each individual business to decide whether to provide spouse’s financial information. Even if your spouse is not involved, you are still required to provide their financial information.

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