Trade documents & certificates — get them online
Direct links to obtain the documents a merchant group needs: registration, tax ID, certificate of origin, and verification records.
Registration
Certificate of Commerce / Good Standing
Request a certificate of existence or good standing from your state’s business registry.
Register a business
Form an LLC or corporation and get your registration number.
Tax
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Apply for a federal tax ID for your business — free, issued immediately.
Trade
Certificate of Origin
Obtain a certificate of origin for goods you export, via your local chamber of commerce.
Import / Export licensing
Check whether your product needs a licence and how to file with CBP.
Verification
D-U-N-S Number
Get a free D-U-N-S number, often required for trade credit and tenders.
SAM.gov registration
Register to do business with the U.S. federal government.
Check SBA size standards
Confirm your business qualifies as “small” for its industry.
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