---
kind: "section"
citation: "38 C.F.R. § 74.5"
title: "38"
number: "74.5"
heading: "How does CVE determine affiliation?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/38/74.5"
---

# §74.5. How does CVE determine affiliation?

- (a) **CVE does not determine affiliation.** Affiliation is determined by the SBA in accordance with [13 CFR part 121](/cfr/13/part121.md).
- (b) Joint ventures may apply for inclusion in the VIP Verification Program. To be eligible for inclusion in the VIP Verification Program, a joint venture must demonstrate that:
  - (1) The underlying VOSB upon which eligibility is based is verified in accordance with this part; and
  - (2) **The joint venture agreement complies with the requirements set forth in 13 CFR part 125 for SDVOSBs.** However, while [13 CFR part 125](/cfr/13/part125.md) is limited to SDVOSBs, CVE will apply the same requirements to joint venture firms seeking verified VOSB status.

## Notes

### Amendments

[83 FR 48230, Sept. 24, 2018]

### Authority

Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501 and 513, unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 75 FR 6101, Feb. 8, 2010, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[83 FR 48230, Sept. 24, 2018]