SBA 8(a) Quick Check
This information is from the US Small Business Administration. You can get more information by visiting their web site. This "Quick Check" is for general information only. Please check with the SBA for more specific information regarding certifications.
To use the Quick Check, print out this page and use it as an informal worksheet. Fill in the checkmarks to determine your prospects for meeting the 8(A) Program eligibility.
SBA 8(a) “Quick Check”
1. Are you and any other individual claiming disadvantaged status a U.S. citizen? ___ Yes ___ No
2. Have you been discriminated against in the U.S.?
___ Yes ___ No
3. Is your personal net worth under $250,000?
___ Yes ___No (excluding residence and business)
4. In general, has your legal record been favorable?
___ Yes ___ No (no prior convictions, parole, probation/prison or other similar incidents)
5. Currently you/your firm are not responsible for any tax liens or unsatisfied judgments? ___ Yes ___ No
6. Do you unconditionally own 51% of the firm applying for the 8(a) program? ___ Yes ___ No
7. Is this your only employment and/or business ownership?
___ Yes ___ No
8. So you have ultimate managerial accountability for the business? ___ Yes ___ No
9. Can you sign any company checks? ___ Yes ___ No
10. Do you maintain the highest position in the firm?
___ Yes ___ No
11. Has you firm filed Federal business tax returns for the last 2 years reflecting revenues in the industry in which your firm seeks 8(a) certification? ___ Yes ___ No
12. Are you the highest compensated individual in the firm?
___ Yes ___ No
13. Is your firm a small business? ___ Yes ___ No
14. Is your firm current in its payment of operating expenses? ___ Yes ___ No
15. Is you firm current in its payment of payroll taxes?
___ Yes ___ No
16. Is your firm a for-profit business? ___ Yes ___ No
17. Does the Federal government purchase the goods/services offered by your firm? ___ Yes ___ No
18. If your firm sells a product, does it maintain inventory and sell to customers from the inventory? ___ Yes ___ No
19. In your business career, you affirm that you have never been debarred from doing business with the Federal government.
___ Yes ___ No
If you responded “Yes” to all of the above questions, you/your firm are good candidates for the 8(a) Business Development program.
As part of your application, you will be required to complete SBA forms and submit relevant personal and business documentation to allow the SBA to assist you in reviewing your business operations and eligibility for the 8(a) Business Development program.
The above “Quick Check” questions should be used as a guide to assist you in determining your prospects for eligibility in the 8(a) program. It is not an official SBA 8(a) application or a substitute for your formal application.
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