State designation · California
California microbusiness (MB)
MB is automatic once you are a certified small business and meet the limits.
MB if either is true
You must be a certified SB first.
- Average gross receipts ≤ $6M
- Manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees
How it happens
- 1Apply for SB certification
- 2DGS reviews receipts and employees
- 3MB designation is added automatically
FAQ
Do I apply separately for MB?
No. DGS designates MB automatically for qualifying certified small businesses.
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