U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
Follow this chart to determine your eligibility. You should calculate your net worth and the number of your employees as of the date the administrative proceeding was initiated.
| If your participation in
the proceeding was: | Eligibility requirements: |
|---|---|
| (1) As an individual rather than a business owner | (1) Personal net worth may not exceed 2 million dollars. |
| (2) As owner of an unincorporated business | (2) Personal net worth may not exceed 7 million dollars, and
No more than 500 employees. |
| (3) As a partnership, corporation, association, organization, or unit of local government | (3) Business net worth may not exceed 7 million dollars, and
No more than 500 employees. |
| (4) As a charitable or other tax-exempt organization described in 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or a cooperative association as defined in 12 U.S.C. 1141j(a) | (4) No net worth limitations, and
No more than 500 employees. |
