To get certified as an 8 (a) business you must apply on the SBA certification website. You will first need to have an active profile on SAM.gov.

• The information you will need to provide is dependent your business structure.

8 (a) Certification Benefits:

• Make use of the the skills and advice of a SBA business opportunity specialist.
• Compete for sole-source contracts set aside by the federal government.
• Receive management training, business training, marketing assistance, and technical assistance.
• Form joint ventures with established businesses.

This checklist and video will help you understand why this information is needed and will make the process easier for application completion.