Online CRIO Business Certification Application

Thank you for certifying your business with the City of Detroit. We look forward to working with you.

Select the option that reflects your needs.

New Applicant: Applying for the first time

Returning Applicant: Submitted prior application but never approved

Recertification: Certified in the past

New Applicant

Returning Applicant

Recertification

Certify Business As (Select all that apply):

*Please do not submit any certification payment until you receive an invoice. *If applying for Detroit Based or Detroit Headquartered Business certification, please fill out the Business Roster sheet and upload it to your application.

Detroit Based Business (DBB)

Any business located and operating within Detroit for at least one year

Detroit Headquartered Business (DHB)

Any business whose chief executive officer and highest-level management staff perform at least 51% of their work in an administrative center located within Detroit

Detroit Small Business (DSB)

Any business located and operating within Detroit for at least three years, and meeting size or annual gross receipt requirements based on industry type

Detroit Start-Up (DSU)

A business located in Detroit for less than two taxable years

Detroit Resident Based Business (DRB)

Any business with four or more employees, at least 51% of whom are Detroit residents

Detroit Based Micro Business (DBMB)

Any business located and operating within Detroit for at least one year, with annual gross receipt of $1 million or less, and has 15 or fewer employees

Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)

A business at least 51% women-owned

Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)

A business at least 51% minority-owned

Construction Workforce Development Business (CWDB)

A construction firm that operates an apprenticeship program registered with the State of Michigan or the U.S. Department of Labor

Construction Workforce Investment Business (CWIB)

A construction firm that provides health insurance and retirement benefits to employees working on the proposed construction contract

Authorized Contact Person

i.e., the representative who is authorized to discuss confidential information and answer questions related to your application.

Authorized Contact: First Name

Authorized Contact: Last Name

Authorized Contact: Title

Authorized Contact: Phone Number

Phone

Authorized Contact: E-mail Address

Billing Contact Name

Billing Contact Title

Billing Contact Phone Number

Phone

Billing Contact E-mail Address

Business Information

Business Name

Business Phone Number

Phone

Business Street Address

Please use primary Detroit address (i.e. the location you are applying for)

Business City

Business State

Business Zip Code

City of Detroit Council District Location

If you are not sure, please view the district map here: https://detroitmi.gov/webapp/interactive-district-map

Please check if your mailing address is the same as the address listed above.

Business Mailing Address: Street Address

Business Mailing Address: City

Business Mailing Address: State

Business Mailing Address: Zip Code

Business E-Mail Address

To be published on online business register.

Business Website

Are you registered as a supplier in the City’s Oracle Supplier Portal?

Businesses must be registered in the Supplier Portal to bid on contract opportunities with the City. This registration is separate from any business license you may have from the City.

Yes

Industry Type

Business Formation Date

mm/dd/yyyy

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) OR last 4 digits of Social Security Number

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code(s)

Are you a home based business?

Are you applying as a start up?

Please disclose the total number of employees your business has.

Please disclose the total number of Detroit resident employees your business has.

Please disclose the number of employees at your Detroit location.

If you do not have a Detroit location, please enter 0.

Please Upload the Following Documents

1. Affidavit of Applicant (Required)

2. Most Current Federal Tax Return, including Schedule K-1 adding up to 100% (If applying for DSB, please provide prior 3 years) (Required)

3. Copies of Current Lease or Deed and Previous Year's Lease or Deed (Required)

4. Copy of Operating Agreement or Articles of Incorporation (Required)

5. Most recent City of Detroit Corporate Tax Return (Required)

6. If applicable, Business Roster (Detroit Based and Detroit Headquartered Businesses only)

7. If applicable, Minority Based or Women Based Enterprise Declaration

8. If applicable, for Detroit Resident Businesses, please upload your employee roster showing Detroit resident employees, and proof of each individual's payment of the City of Detroit Income Tax in the previous taxable year, or proof that the individual is now subject to payment of Detroit Income Tax due to his/her residence in the City of Detroit.

9. If applicable, Additional Detroit Locations -Upload Additional Locations in a Separate Document Here. Please include total employees and total Detroit resident employees for each document.

10. If applying for Detroit Resident Based Business certification, photo IDs of all Detroit resident employees. All required documents must be uploaded for application to be processed. Document templates can be accessed by clicking the respective links below:

* Business Certification Affidavit https://detroitmi.gov/forms/business-certification-affidavit

* Business Roster https://detroitmi.gov/forms/business-roster * City of Detroit Corporate Income Tax Return https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,4676,7-238-73294_76904_76908_85574---,00.html

* MBE/WBE Declaration https://detroitmi.gov/forms/mbe-wbe-declarations

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