Length of Time in Business Waiver Service
If your company does not possess revenues (as proven by federal tax returns) from
the most recent 2 years, then it will need to file a Length of Time in Business
Waiver Request along with its SBA 8(a) application.
The Length of Time in Business Waiver Request is a substantial multi-page document
that must prove to the Small Business Administration that your company possesses
the management skills, successful past performance on contracts, credit and capital
required to successfully operate your business for the next decade.
To qualify for
the 2 year waiver, you must document your ability to meet the following SBA requirements:
Substantial business management experience
Substantial technical experience
Adequate capital to sustain its operations
A record of successful performance on contracts
Demonstrate that you have the ability to obtain new personnel, facilities and equipment
NOTE: If your business has not earned any revenue before, you should wait until you do have several sources
of revenue before submitting a 2-year waiver request to the SBA. Companies that have never earned any revenue before will not be granted an 8(a) certification waiver.
If your company needs help preparing its Length of Time in Business Waiver request
document, turn to the specialists at GCS Inc. for assistance. We will interview
your company's owners, collect relevant documentation, conduct any required research,
and compose your waiver request for you.
The GCS Inc. 2-Year Waiver service package includes:
Interviews of company owner(s) by our 8(a) Specialists
Identification and collection of relevant reference materials to be included in
your waiver request
Financial projections and charts, if required
Industry research
Complete composition and editorial review of your 8(a) program waiver request
If you would like one of our 8(a) certification specialists to write your waiver request
for you, please contact GCS Inc. of Leesburg, Virginia, at 703-350-8381. You can also email
questions or ask us about our current 8(a) program related services and fees by
emailing us at
info@get8acertified.com.