Keep in mind that each 8(a) Application is unique and document requirements vary for each 8(a) Application.
Below is a general list of items that will need to be included within your 8(a) application. Your unique application may require additional items not specified below.
- Signed 1040 personal tax returns (last three filing years) including all schedules, attachments, W-2’s, 1099’s and proof of payment for any tax owed for each 8(a) Applicant and their spouse.
- Signed business federal tax returns including all schedules and attachments for the last three filing years, or as many as you have been in business, if less than 3 years. Proof of payment for any tax owed may be required, if applicable.
- Balance Sheet, Income Statement, A/P and A/R aging statements no older than 30 days old for the current year to date. Please note, your financial statements must be prepared either on an income tax basis or be GAAP compliant.
- Balance Sheet, Income Statement, A/P and A/R aging statements for the last three completed fiscal years.
- A resume for each 8(a) Applicant and any other key officer, employee, director or 10% or more owner.
- A detailed listing of all clients broken down by revenue earned for the last 12 months and possibly for the last three years.
- A current certificate of good standing (required for Corporations and LLC’s only).
- Stock certificates/Stock ledger (Corp), Membership Certificates/ledger(LLC).
- Articles of Incorporation/Organization/Partnership filing/DBA Filing.
- Foreign Organization Filings and associated Certificates of Good Standing (If applicable).
- Articles of Conversion/Buy-Sell Agreements, Voting Agreements (if applicable).
- Bylaws, Operating Agreement or Partnership Agreement.
- Stockholder/Board or Member Meeting minutes (Most Recent).
- Proof of US Citizenship (if required).
- Business bank signature cards.
- Copies of all business and special licenses.
- Copies of any business loan agreements.
- A copy of the current lease agreement for business.
- A current personal financial statement and supporting statements for the following: (Checking/Savings, IRAs with terms and conditions, Life Insurance (Cash Surrender only), Stocks/Bonds, Mortgage, Deeds, Fair Market Value for Real Estate, Home Owners Insurance Policy, Any Other Assets (Boats, RV’s, Motorcycle, Other Business Ownership, etc.), Automobile Title/Registration and associated loans, Credit Cards, Home equity or any other Loan Agreements (Student, etc.).