The Local Content Certification process requires two forms of documented confirmation. Below, you will find the one required document for each business category. Additionally, you may select one of the authorized document types listed to serve as your secondary verification.
I. BUSINESS CATEGORY: CORPORATE/SMALL BUSINESS
- (REQUIRED) Certificate of Incorporation or Formation: Confirms the business’s registration and legal existence in the state or country.
- Certificate of Good Standing/Existence: Verifies compliance with state or national filing requirements, such as taxes and annual reports.
- Business License or Permit: Indicates permission to legally operate in a specific state, city, or county.
- Employer Identification Number (EIN) Confirmation Letter: Confirms federal tax registration, often required for state-level business operations.
- Foreign Qualification Certificate: Required for businesses operating in states other than their formation state, confirming their authority to do business.
II. BUSINESS CATEGORY: NONPROFIT
- (REQUIRED) Certificate of Incorporation: Confirms the nonprofit’s legal formation and registration to operate in the state or country.
- IRS Determination Letter: Establishes the nonprofit’s federal tax-exempt status (e.g., 501(c)(3)) and its compliance with federal regulations.
- State Registration or Annual Report: Shows the nonprofit is active and compliant with state-specific requirements for nonprofits.
- Charitable Solicitation License or Registration: Required in many states for nonprofits engaged in fundraising activities.
- Bylaws with State Filing Acknowledgment: Governing document confirming the nonprofit operates under state-approved rules and regulations.
Both entities may require additional documentation depending on their industry or operational scope.
