B Corp Certification process: step-by-step overview

Certification overview

Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Find out more about B Corps and the path to certification.

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Important update: B Lab’s new standards are here

The new standards mark the most significant evolution in our movement’s history and give companies clarity to take meaningful and tangible action on issues facing people and the planet now and into the future. 

Learn more about how the new standards impact the certification journey here.

Last updated 8th April 2025.

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Why become a B Corp? 

B Corp Certification is your commitment to using business as a force for good whilst giving you tangible benefits. Research shows that B Corps out-perform their UK peers across several business metrics. By joining the movement you become part of a wider community of companies who are using business as a force for good. 

Take our introductory training 

We have a range of tools, training and resources to support you in your journey to becoming a B Corp. If you're new to the movement, we recommend our free 90-minute introductory training to help you get started. 

7 steps to certification

Becoming a B Corp is a rigorous but rewarding process. Our seven steps give you all the information that you need to become a B Corp, from pricing to eligibility all the way through to becoming part of the community.

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Eligibility

Any for-profit company that has been operating for 12 months or more can become a B Corp. Find out more about our eligibility criteria.

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Pricing

Eligible companies must submit their B Impact Assessment, paying a submission and verification fee during the certification process, and then paying an annual fee as a member of the B Corp community. Eligible entrepreneurs who face systematic barriers to business ownership can receive a 40% discount on the annual fee.

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The B Impact Assessment

Completing the BIA is the first step to certification. The tool helps you measure and manage your impact, and all B Corps must score 80+ to certify. Get started with the BIA.

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B Corp Legal requirements

A big part of certification is known as the legal requirement. It involves amending your company's legal structure and/or articles of association to show your commitment to being a responsible business. By doing this, you can earn up to 10 points on the B Impact Assessment.

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The review process

Once you've completed the BIA and Disclosure Questionnaire, you’re on the way to becoming a B Corp. The review process is conducted in two stages - Evaluation, led by B Lab UK, and Verification, led by B Lab Global. Find out more about it.

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Reporting your impact

All certified B Corps in the UK need to write an annual impact report. Read our guide to find out how to get started.

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Joining the community

The UK is now home to the second largest B Corp community in the world. From the B Hive network to B Local's there's a range of activities and initiatives that you can get involved in. Connect with other B Corps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a specific question? Not to worry, someone else has likely had a similar query. Head to our FAQs to get answers to your specific questions.