Can a business lose its HUBZone Certification? If so, what might cause this to happen?

There are a few factors that could go into why a business to lose its HUBZone Certification:

• • Expired SAM Registration (click below to see if your SAM is still active)
  • No longer qualifies
    • Principal office no longer in a HUBZone
    • 35% of FTE (Full-Time Employees) do NOT reside in a HUBZone anymore
    • No longer meets SBA size standards (use the tool below to find out if you do)
  • Did not recertify in time
    • Entities MUST recertify either 30 days BEFORE or 30 days AFTER the expiration date of the certification

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM and Set-Aside Certifications for over 12 years. If you have an issues or need assistance, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to help you.

As mentioned above, two of the requirements to being HUBZone certified are being active in SAM as well as qualifying as a small business, meeting the SBA’s size standards. If you are unsure if you qualify as a small business or have a SAM Registration, use the tools by clicking the buttons below.