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WOSB Supermajority Voting: Why 51% Ownership May Not Be Enough
A qualifying woman may own more than half of an LLC but still be unable to approve important decisions alone if the Operating Agreement uses 66%, 75%, or another supermajority threshold.
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- Ownership percentage versus voting percentage
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- Class or member-specific voting rights
- Amendments that modify voting thresholds
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If a woman owns 60%, can a 66% voting threshold matter?
Yes. If a decision requires 66%, a 60% owner cannot approve it alone. The significance depends on which decisions use that threshold.
Does SBA look only at ownership percentage?
No. SBA’s WOSB framework addresses both ownership and control, including management and decision-making authority.
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