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First impressions matter.
Increase your footprint with the world’s top procurement teams (that are looking for suppliers just like you).
Gain instant credibility with the most accessible supplier diversity certification on the market.
Improve your visibility with top procurement organizations.
Get certified fast! The Enhanced Digital Certification™ (EDC) process takes less than 17 minutes to complete.
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1.
Claim your free listing.
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
About 2 minutes
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Prepare your documents.
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
Less than a minute
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Submit EDC application.
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
About 15 minutes
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Receive your certification.
TOTAL WAIT TIME
72 hours or less
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhanced Digital Certification™
What is a supplier diversity certification?
A supplier diversity certification attests to the diverse status of the owners and operators of your business. A diverse supplier is a business of any size that is owned and operated by an individual or group of people that is part of a traditionally underrepresented or underserved group, and a supplier diversity certification is a statement made by a third-party about the diverse ownership of your business.
Most corporate supplier diversity initiatives require a third-party supplier diversity certification in order to count any spending or activities done with a diverse business.
What are the benefits of diversity certification?
The main benefits of supplier diversity certification are eligibility for government funding/grants, access to government contracts, and participation in corporate inclusive procurement initiatives.
Most corporate supplier diversity initiatives require a third-party supplier diversity certification in order to count any spending or activities done with a diverse business. Being certified allows you to be counted, which makes you a more attractive company to do business with.
What types of businesses are eligible for Enhanced Digital Certification™?
Any bonafide US Citizen- or Resident-Owned Business that is 51% owned, managed, and controlled by one or more of the included diversity categories (minority, woman, veteran, disability, LGBT) is eligible to get certified. Any business that meets the US Government’s threshold of Small Business is also eligible for certification, regardless of diverse ownership.
Non-US EDC Certification categories will be added in the near future, but EDC is also currently available in Nigeria, Kenya, Canada, and the UK. Qualifications vary depending on country, and this will be updated to reflect those qualifications in the near future.
What ownership documents are required for the US Enhanced Digital Certification™ application?
For a Sole Proprietorship, any one of the following documents is required as applies to your organization:
- Schedule C of owner’s tax return (most recent)
- Fictitious Business Name Statement (if a DBA is being used)
- IRS Form SS4 (if in business less than a year)
- IRS LTR 147C – EIN Verification Letter (if in business less than a year)
- Active business license showing the owner’s name or DBA
For a Limited Liability Company (LLC), any one of the following documents is required as applies to your organization:
- Articles of Organization/Certificate of Formation
- Operating Agreement (fully executed)
- Certificate of Filing (actual form, not the certificate page)
- Initial Resolutions (fully executed)
- Statement of Information
- IRS SS4 (Sole Member only)
- Diversity Certification from NMSDC, WBENC, NGLCC, USBLN, NaVOBA or NVBDC
For an S-Corporation, any one of the following documents is required as applies to your organization:
- Articles of Incorporation with the stock information included
- Form 1120 of corporation tax returns (most recent)
- Active diversity certification from NMSDC, WBENC, NGLCC, USBLN, NaVOBA or NVBDC
For a C-Corporation, any one of the following documents is required as applies to your organization:
- Stock Ownership documents
- Liquor License applications
- Financial contributions statement
- Contract agreements (small businesses without share certificates)
- Active diversity certification from NMSDC, WBENC, NGLCC, USBLN, NaVOBA or NVBDC
Is the application process complicated?
No. Certification is a completely digital application process. There are no site visits. That means your application will take as little as 15 minutes to complete, and your business is certified within 72 hours.
Get the supplier diversity certification preferred by government agencies and the world’s leading companies like Microsoft and Amazon.
How long does it take to certify my small or diverse-owned business?
About 17 minutes, give or take.
SupplierGateway’s Enhanced Digital Certification™ makes it easy to get certified by being the most affordable and inclusive diversity certification on the market. We certify small, woman-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, disability-owned, LGBT+-owned, and HUBZone businesses.
Compare this to other certifications. The traditional certification process can cost thousands and take months to complete for a single diversity category.
What does EDC certification cost?
EDC certification is affordable.
Get certified for as little as $25/year.
Save time by certifying your business for up to three years for only $70.
What else is included?
EDC is more than just diversity certification.
EDC also verifies all business information and conducts screening and risk evaluations. We include sanctions checks, Excluded Party List System (EPLS) checks, and more.
