Get Small Business Certified by the State of California
Receive hands-on assistance and become Small Business certified
Attend this free in-person workshop on Wednesday, January 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. to get Small Business (SB) 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
- General Documents:
- 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:
- 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
- Sole Proprietorship/Partnership:
Hosted by North San Diego Small Business Development Center.
Contact
Cheryl Brown