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Business · Certifications

Georgia Small Business and Supplier Diversity

Offered by Georgia DOAS

Open year-roundApply anytime. Applications are reviewed as they come in.

About

About This Program

Georgia state certification for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses, listed in the supplier database state and local buyers use.

The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Georgia Business Certification Program, created by House Bill 128 in 2023 and in effect since January 1, 2024, certifies Georgia-based minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses, with or without the small business designation (six certification types). Certified businesses are listed in the state supplier database that state and local government buyers and other suppliers can see, and companies that subcontract with a DOAS-certified firm on state work may qualify for a Georgia income tax adjustment. You must first be certified by an approved organization: the Georgia Department of Transportation (DBE), the Georgia Business Council (MBE), the Greater Women's Business Council (WBE), the National Veteran-Owned Business Association, the U.S. Small Business Administration (EDWOSB, WOSB, VOSB or 8(a)) or the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce. Then apply through the GA@WORK Marketplace for Suppliers, under Additional Resources. There is no DOAS application fee, and decisions take about 30 to 60 days.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

Primary place of business in Georgia, intended to stay there permanently
At least 51% owned and controlled by one or more minorities, women or veterans
Authorized to do business and paying all taxes in Georgia
For the small certifications: independently owned, with 300 or fewer employees or $30 million or less in yearly gross receipts
Already certified by an approved certifying organization

Area served: State of Georgia

The offer

What's Offered

State of Georgia business certification (six types)
Listing in the supplier database seen by state and local government buyers
Possible Georgia income tax adjustment for prime contractors that subcontract with you on state work

Amount: State certification and a listing in Georgia's supplier database

Cost: No DOAS application fee; certifying organizations may charge their own

Get ready

What You'll Need

Certification from an approved certifying organization
GA@WORK Marketplace for Suppliers registration

Key dates

Dates

OpensYear-round

DeadlineRolling

Last reviewedNov 2, 2026

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