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Show Enterprise Buyers You Mean Business with Enhanced Digital Certification™
Your business only gets one chance at a great first impression— don’t lose your chance by not having your verifications and statuses in order.
Gain instant credibility with top organizations and feel secure knowing there won’t be any surprises during onboarding.
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
2.
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
What is Enhanced Digital Certification™ (EDC)?
EDC is a certification that uses advanced technology that allows your organization to quickly establish and attest to the validity of multiple supplier statuses and verifications, including SME size standards, ownership, EPLs, OFAC, diversity ownership, insurance, and many other checks.
In layman’s terms, EDC allows you to show up ready to do business with world-class buying teams by having the most common supplier verifications done in advance.
EDC verifies the following for your business:
✅ Business & Ownership Verification:
- Proof of Majority Ownership
- Digital ID Biometrically Verified
- Verified ID & Named Signatory Match
- Tax ID IRS Verified
- Company Address Validation
- Diversity Attestation
✅ Regulatory & Compliance Checks:
- SAM.gov Cross-Check
- IRS TIN/Name Matching
- EIN/Name Lookup
- USPS Address Verification
- Death Master File (DMF) Check
✅ Government & Sanctions Screenings:
- Excluded Parties List (EPLS)
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- FBI Wanted Lists
- Interpol Wanted Lists
- Denied Persons List
- Designated Foreign Terrorist Entity List
- Politically Exposed People (PEP) Check
- UN Sanctions List
- European Union (EU) Sanctions List
- Ukrainian-Russia Related Sanctions
- Palestinian Legislative Council Screening
- Sectoral Sanctions Identifications
- Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
- Arms Export Control Act Compliance
✅ Healthcare & Financial Sanctions Checks:
- Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Sanctions List
- US Commodity Administrative & Reparations Sanctions
- Foreign Sanction Evaders List
- Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN) Validation
- IRS Exempt Organizations Check
Recognized by some of the globe’s most recognized brands and buyers.
I saved more than 30 hours of filling out our paperwork and thousands in fees getting certified using EDC. The certification process is the most comprehensive and innovative I have seen. It took me 15 minutes and only cost $25.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhanced Digital Certification™
What types of businesses are eligible for Enhanced Digital Certification™?
Any bona-fide business entity is eligible for EDC. The specific types of classifications, demographic groups, risk checks, and size-standards may vary from country to country. EDC is a global instrument with specific characteristics for each country.
What are the benefits of Enhanced Digital Certification™
Stronger Supplier Credibility – EDC certification verifies majority ownership for inclusive procurement programs, tax ID, and other critical business details, making your business more attractive to buyers.
Easier Access to Opportunities – Many large organizations and government agencies require certified supplier diversity status. EDC certification ensures your eligibility for supplier diversity programs.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance – EDC includes screenings such as OFAC, EPLS, IRS TIN/Name matching, and OIG/Sanctions checks, reducing compliance risks and ensuring regulatory adherence. Having these screenings done in advance makes your business look prepared, and your onboarding process will be more straightforward for you and the buyer.
Fast & Cost-Effective Certification – Unlike traditional certifications, EDC provides a streamlined and low-cost verification process, which buying organizations can also sponsor.
Seamless Integration – EDC certification can be incorporated directly into the SupplierGateway Onboarding Platform, simplifying the process of doing business with major corporations.
Global Recognition – The certification process follows strict verification protocols and is recognized across various industries and countries.
By obtaining EDC certification, your business gains a competitive edge, increased visibility, and trust within responsible sourcing programs while ensuring compliance with key regulatory requirements.
How long does it take to certify my business?
The application takes roughly 17 minutes, and you’re normally certified in less than 2 days.
SupplierGateway’s Enhanced Digital Certification™ makes it easy to get certified by being the most affordable and inclusive diversity certification on the market.
Compare this to other certifications. The traditional certification process can cost thousands and take months to complete for a single category.
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 ownership documents are required for the US Enhanced Digital Certification™ application?
Documentation requirements will vary from country to country. for the US, we accept the following documents:
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.
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 ownership 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.
