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Apply for an SBA Microloan of up to $50,000 through an SBA-approved intermediary lender for eligible startup or small-business expenses.
Apply for SBA WOSB or EDWOSB certification through SBA Certifications to compete for eligible federal contracting set-asides.
Register an original work with the U.S. Copyright Office using eCO, choose the correct application, pay the filing fee and submit the required deposit copy.
Apply for an SBA 7(a) business loan directly through a participating lender. Learn the federal eligibility rules, loan limits, documents, fees and lender process.
Learn how businesses and eligible nonprofits can apply for SBA disaster loans for property damage or disaster-related economic injury, including eligibility, deadlines, documents, loan limits and the online application process.
Apply directly to the IRS for a free EIN, with immediate online issuance for eligible U.S. applicants and Form SS-4 options by fax, mail or international phone.
File a federal trademark application for a business name, brand or logo through USPTO Trademark Center, with current fees, filing bases and evidence rules.
Register your business or organization in SAM.gov, get a Unique Entity ID, complete federal contractor information and keep the registration active for federal awards.