The minimum requirements to qualify as a WBE with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) or any other WBE program administered by a city, county or state are:
- Owners are Women U.S. Citizens or legal residents
- A for-profit business located in the United States
- 51% owned by a woman, or a group of women who are verified owners
- The top executive officer, responsible for daily operations, is a woman with technical expertise
Eligibility for a Women-Business Enterprise Certification does vary from case to case. However, if your business meets the above requirements, GSE will be able to guide you through the process of becoming certified. Call today for a free eligibility analysis.