Can a foreign national or foreign entity own a stake in an SDVOSB?
Service-disabled veteran owners must be U.S. citizens, but non-veteran minority owners can include non-citizens or foreign entities as long as they collectively hold less than 49% and have no control. However, many SDVOSB contracts involve classified work or controlled technology — such contracts typically require that all key personnel and significant owners be U.S. citizens or cleared nationals. Foreign ownership can also trigger FOCI (Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence) reviews.
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