The SBA Has a set of requirements one must meet in order to obtain a certification or participate in one of the Set-Aside programs.
The basic SBA Small Business Size Standards include:
- Must be considered a small business by SBA standards
- Must have listed the proper NAICS codes in SAM Registration
- Must not surpass average annual revenue based on NAICS codes
- Must not surpass number of employees based on NAICS codes
In addition to those, each set-aside certification program as their own specific set of requirements. Visit the Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone Certification, and 8(a) Minority-Owned pages to learn about each one.
Click below to use the Small Business Calculator and find out if you qualify as a Small Business