Private certification · United States

WBENC: requirements and cost

WBENC is a private certifier and charges a non-refundable processing fee.

WBENC certification ↗

Steps

Confirm 51% women owned, controlled, and managed
Gather ownership, financial, and governance documents
Apply through a Regional Partner Organization
Complete the site visit

Fee by annual gross revenue

Under $1M: $350
$1M–$5M: $500
$5M–$10M: $750
$10M–$50M: $1,000
$50M+: $1,250

Quick answers

Is WBENC free like SBA?

No. WBENC charges its own fee. SBA's WOSB application is free.

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