Becoming a Certified Small Business or DVBE

Attend this in-person workshop on Wednesday, January 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to get Small Business (SB) or DVBE certified. Certification experts will provide step-by-step instructions. Get help uploading documents and completing the certification application process.

Bring the necessary items listed below.

• Laptop or tablet with internet connection
• General Documents (digital or hard copy):
  • EIN Letter
  • Federal tax returns for the last three years (or for the period your business has been operational)
  • For a sole proprietorship, bring personal tax returns for up to three years.
  • DE9 records for the last four quarters (if you have W2 employees).
  • Licenses (if applicable), such as Business License, CSLB License, Resellers Permit, etc.
• Legal Entity Documents (digital or hard copy):
  • Sole Proprietorship/Partnership:
    • Fictitious Business Name Statement
    • Partnership Agreement (if applicable)
  • Limited Liability Corporation (LLC):
    • Articles of Organization
    • Statement of Information
    • Operating Agreement
  • Corporation:
    • Articles of Incorporation
    • Statement of Information

 

This is session two in a four-part series. Hosted by Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE).