Small Business Size Standards: Monetary-Based Industry Size Standards
SBA proposes to increase monetary-based size standards for 263 industries, expanding the definition of 'small business' for regulatory compliance, including TCPA exemptions.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telemarketing & TCPA Compliance space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Contact centers, lead-gen/affiliates, SMS marketers, debt/insurance dialers that qualify as small businesses under current standards. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period ends 60 days after publication (approx. Oct 21, 2025). Final rule effective later.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telemarketing & TCPA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
SBA proposes higher revenue thresholds for small business classification in 263 industries, potentially reclassifying some businesses as 'small' and eligible for TCPA exemptions.
Who it affects
Contact centers, lead-gen/affiliates, SMS marketers, debt/insurance dialers that qualify as small businesses under current standards.
What you must do
Review current revenue against proposed new thresholds to determine if your business qualifies as small under the new standards, and adjust compliance strategies accordingly.
Deadline
Comment period ends 60 days after publication (approx. Oct 21, 2025). Final rule effective later.
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