Aug 14, 2025 · Most small businesses need a combination of licenses and permits from both federal and state agencies. Business activities regulated by a federal agency will need a …

Sep 3, 2025 · SBA’s Business Guide lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting …

Aug 1, 2025 · Small businesses everywhere are seeking federal contracts. Find the ones that meet your agency’s needs right now.

Jun 6, 2025 · Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is your business’s federal tax ID number. You need it to pay federal taxes, hire employees, open a bank account, and apply for …

We support America's small businesses. The SBA connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business.

Jan 21, 2025 · Our Programs SBA offers four certifications, and eight total programs, to help you stand out, find contracts, and grow your business.

Register your business to make it a distinct legal entity. How and where you need to register depends on your business structure and business location.

Access to SBA tools to prepare for federal procurement, connect with commercial supply chains, meet your local business community, purchase surplus federal property, access capital, and …

Feb 14, 2025 · As a small business owner, AI can help your small businesses do more with less. SBA is dedicated to informing small businesses about the ethical use of AI tools. We also want …

Prepare to apply for the Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program These checklists identify the documents that applicants will be required to submit in the application process.