CERTIFICATIONS

Self-certification versus formal certification

1. Small Business Status - Self-certification
2. Small Disadvantaged Business Status - formal certification process required through the SBA
3. SBA's 8(a) BD Program Status - Formal certification process required through the SBA
4. Service Disabled Vet Certification - Self-certification
5. Woman-Owned Small Business Status - Self-certification

For formal certifications required by the SBA, please contact your local SBA office for the appropriate forms and/or information on SBA's new on-line application for individuals seeking 8(a) certification.

SMALL BUSINESS ACRONYMS

Small business encompasses the following subsets:

SB - Small business concerns
SDB - Small disadvantaged business concerns
HUBZone - Historically Underutilized Business Zone small business concerns
8(a) - 8(a) program small disadvantaged business concerns
SDBOSB - Service Disabled Veteran-owned small business concerns
VOSB - Veteran-owned small business concerns
WOSB - Woman-owned small business concerns