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Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE) Certification Program

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Before you submit your application

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    Gather the documents you will need to complete the process. Click "more info" for a list of the required documents, or download the checklist as a PDF. More info

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    Each individual owner, director, and officer must provide details of their social and economic disadvantages. Please fill out this document and have it ready when you apply: Individual Documentation (PDF).

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    Free certification workshops are available if you need any help with this process. Check the Business Courses page for details.

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    Your businesses must have a Federal Tax ID. This could be an Employer Identification Number (EIN) or a Social Security Number (SSN) for sole proprietors. Learn more about employer identification numbers here.

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    Businesses must be a registered vendor with the City of New York. To register, you must create an account on the Payee Information Portal.

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    Businesses are required to register with PASSPort. To register, you must create an account on the PASSPort portal.

  • Ready to Apply?

    Steps to apply online:

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    Gather electronic copies of your supporting documents.

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    To submit a standard application, click on the Apply Online button.

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    If you do not have electronic copies of your supporting documents, you may mail them to SBS within 30 days of submitting an online application.