[Thread] How to apply for a Woman Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB) with the federal government?

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The requirements to certify as a women owned business include:

-A for-profit business located in the United States;
-51% owned by a woman, or a group of women who, but for an inheritance, contributed a proportionate amount of capital to acquire ownership.

-When applicable, governing board is controlled by a woman or a group of women;
-Top executive officer, responsible for daily operations is a woman with a technical expertise (experience) in the firm’s primary business activity;
-Women owners are U.S. Citizens or legal residents.

Take the test to determine if you are eligible http://certify.sba.gov/am-I-eligible 

Ok now... Let’s Get Started!

There are three preliminary steps to take:
1. Apply for Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS)
2. Register as a vendor in System for Awards Management http://SAM.Gov  (It’s FREE) - Complete Entity Registration

(see previous thread for more details)

Once your SAM registration is a active, go to http://certify.sba.com  to create an account. This is the site you will use to certify you’re business as women-owned, economically disadvantaged women owned or apply for the 8(a) program.

Documents required:
- Resume
- Operating agreement
- Birth certificate
- Articles of incorporation