Does SBA have a minimum length of time in business requirement for 8(a) program certification?

Yes. The applicant firm must have been operational for at least two full years as evidenced by business income tax returns for each of the two previous tax years which show operating revenues in the primary industry in which the applicant firm is seeking 8(a) program certification.


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