Win contracts in your HUBZone. 3% set-aside. 10% price preference.
HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) certification is for small businesses with their principal office in a designated HUBZone and at least 35% of employees living in a HUBZone. Federal target is 3% of contract dollars to HUBZone firms; HUBZone firms get a 10% price evaluation preference in unrestricted competitions. The application requires mapping your principal office, documenting employee residency, and submitting through certify.SBA.gov.
How we handle HUBZone Certification, end-to-end.
HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) certification is for small businesses with their principal office in a designated HUBZone and at least 35% of employees living in a HUBZone.
Principal office mapping
We map your principal office address (where the majority of employees work) against the SBA HUBZone Map. The zone designations are updated annually; we use the current map.
35% employee residency check
We analyze your employee roster against HUBZone residency: each employee's home address mapped to the SBA HUBZone Map. At least 35% must live in a HUBZone.
Eligibility documentation
Documentation of small-business size (NAICS-specific size standard), 51%+ US citizen ownership, and supporting employee residency data. Compiled into the SBA application package.
SBA submission + tracking
Submission through certify.SBA.gov. SBA reviews within 90 days. We respond to examiner questions and finalize certification. Annual recertification handled at $499/year.
A clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
Transparent hubzone certification pricing.
Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.
Standard
Principal office mapping, 35% employee residency analysis, eligibility documentation, SBA submission, examiner Q&A, and year-1 recertification prep.
Get startedCombined certs
HUBZone plus one other certification (WOSB or 8(a)) prepared in parallel. Coordinated documentation and pricing strategy across both certifications.
Get startedPlus relocation planning
If you do not currently qualify because your office is outside a HUBZone, we model relocation options: HUBZone availability near your current location, employee impact, and timing to certification. Plus the full application once you relocate.
Get startedAbout the HUBZone Certification Service.
What is a HUBZone?
Does my office have to be in a HUBZone?
What is the 35% employee residency requirement?
How long does HUBZone certification take?
What is the 10% price preference?
What happens if I lose 35% employee residency?
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
SAM Registration Renewal
RequiredSAM expires every year. We auto-renew so you stay eligible.
Past Performance Capture
Build the contract record that wins set-asides.
Compliance Monitoring
RecommendedTrack every certification renewal: WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB.
Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.
Trust you can verify
SOC 2 Type II audited platform. 220,000+ businesses served. 60-day money-back on service fees. State fees passed through at cost with no hidden markup. Explicit AUP on restricted industries.
A compliance partner, not a transaction
Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.
Premium experience competitors cannot match
Transparent pricing across every filing. $99 LLC formation, $99/yr Registered Agent, $19/mo Compliance Monitoring, $599 Business Complete Bundle. No hidden upsells, no surprise state-fee markups, no obstruction at checkout.