Notwithstanding the exemption set forth in section 80a-6(f) of this title, section 80a-47 of this title shall apply to a business development company to the same extent as if it were a registered closed-end investment company, except that the provisions of section 80a-47(a) of this title shall not be construed to require any company which is not an investment company within the meaning of section 80a-3(a) of this title to comply with the provisions of this subchapter which are applicable to a business development company solely because such company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of, or directly or indirectly controlled by, a business development company.
15 U.S.C. § 80a-64