State designation · California

California microbusiness (MB)

MB is automatic once you are a certified small business and meet the limits.

DGS: SB/MB rules ↗

Steps

Apply for SB certification
DGS reviews receipts and employees
MB designation is added automatically

MB if either is true

Average gross receipts ≤ $6M
Manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees

Quick answers

Do I apply separately for MB?

No. DGS designates MB automatically for qualifying certified small businesses.

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