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Get certified as a Veteran-Owned Small Business. VA contracts + federal preference.

VOSB certification is for businesses where 51%+ is owned and controlled by a veteran. Certification gives you eligibility for VA set-aside contracts (the VA's procurement program for veteran-owned firms) plus a federal preference across other agencies. As of 2023, VOSB certification consolidated under SBA's VetCert program (replacing the VA's separate Center for Verification and Evaluation). We handle the application.

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How it works

How we handle VOSB Certification, end-to-end.

VOSB certification is for businesses where 51%+ is owned and controlled by a veteran.

1

Veteran status verification

We verify your DD-214 (veteran discharge documentation) and confirm you meet the SBA's veteran definition: served on active duty in any branch, honorably discharged, or currently serving and verified.

2

Ownership and control

Veteran owner(s) must hold 51%+ unconditional ownership AND control day-to-day management. Documentation: formation docs, operating agreement or bylaws, member/shareholder records.

3

Small business size confirmation

Must qualify as small under the SBA size standard for your primary NAICS code. We confirm based on 3-year average revenue or employee count.

4

VetCert submission

We submit through SBA's VetCert system (replaced the VA CVE process in 2023). Review takes 30-60 days. We respond to examiner questions.

What we'll set up for you

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.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent vosb certification pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

VOSB + SDVOSB

$2999
Both tiers if eligible.

VOSB application plus SDVOSB application (if veteran has VA-rated service-connected disability). SDVOSB unlocks higher sole-source thresholds ($5M).

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Combined certs

$4999
VOSB + 8(a) or HUBZone.

VOSB plus one other certification (8(a) or HUBZone) prepared in parallel. Coordinated documentation. Common for veteran business owners who also qualify for additional set-asides.

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FAQ

About the VOSB Certification Service.

Who qualifies as a veteran?
Anyone who served on active duty in the US Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, NOAA, USPHS) including National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty for purposes other than training. Honorable discharge required.
What is SDVOSB?
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Veteran owner has a service-connected disability (VA-rated, at any percentage). SDVOSB has higher sole-source thresholds ($5M vs. VOSB's $4M) and more set-asides.
What is VetCert?
SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification program. Launched in 2023 to consolidate VOSB and SDVOSB certification under SBA (replacing the VA's Center for Verification and Evaluation, which handled VOSB until 2023).
Does VOSB give VA contracting access?
Yes. VOSB and SDVOSB firms are eligible for VA set-aside contracts. The VA has the largest veteran-set-aside procurement program of any federal agency.
What about non-VA contracts?
Federal agencies (DOD, GSA, civilian agencies) have VOSB and SDVOSB goals (typically 3-5% of contract dollars). Certification gives you eligibility for any federal VOSB or SDVOSB set-aside.
How long does VOSB take?
30-60 days from submission via VetCert. SBA processes VetCert applications faster than the legacy VA CVE process. Incomplete documentation extends timeline; we minimize by submitting complete the first time.
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