2027 Certification Fee Updates
Why are these changes essential for the movement?
B Corp Certification is a meaningful way for companies to demonstrate authenticity, signal verified impact, and credibly dismiss greenwashing claims. With the B Lab Standards V2, all B Corps adhere to a baseline across the seven impact topics, giving businesses a clear vision of the impact they can achieve together. In the U.S. and Canada, that also means working toward a shared policy agenda to transform the entire economic system.
Pricing for 2027 reflects this shift. An Independent Audit Fee is paid directly from your company to the Assurance Provider. Two fees are administered by B Lab: the Application & Scoping Fee (pre-audit) and the Annual IP License & Community Fee (post-audit). Each fee is billed and paid before its service phase begins. See each fee below.
The Three Fees (add all three to get your total cost)
Access the B Corp brand and connect with a global community.
This fee applies every year. In years when you go through an audit, you will incur additional fees.
Recognized Brand Equity & Visibility: Access official B Corp branding, messaging toolkits, and a dedicated profile on our global directory, which receives over 240,000 visits annually from consumers, partners, and talent.
Global Community Connection: Connect with the B Corp community and access opportunities to learn, collaborate and create impact together. These may include regional networks, peer-learning activities, events, industry initiatives, campaigns and learning resources. Community services and participation opportunities vary by region.
Collective Impact: Help strengthen and grow a global movement, supporting B Lab’s work to advance higher standards of business impact and contribute to an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy. Our collective impact and progress depend on every business coming together, sharing learnings, and taking action to create meaningful change.
For the U.S. and Canada region, this includes:
- Joining a network of over 2,300 companies in our region, and over 11,000 worldwide
- Access to the B Hive community platform
- Opportunities to join our brand campaigns, be highlighted on our blog, in case studies, and more
- Regular community updates, such as a monthly newsletter
- Free or discounted access to in-person or virtual community gatherings
- Onboarding support through a monthly group call and resources and customer support
- Authorization to use the B Corp brand and a profile on the global B Corp directory
A tailored, predictable roadmap to certification.
This fee includes a review of your organization’s unique scale, structure, and operational scope. B Lab helps your company determine the right assessment track.
- Tailored Scoping & Track Mapping: We determine your assessment intrack based on operational complexity, size, and geographic footprint, ensuring your assessment fits your business reality.
- Complex Structure Alignment: For multi-site, multi-brand, or enterprise entities, we define clear Sustainability Management System rules upfront to prevent scope creep later.
- Audit Efficiency & Quality Assurance: Through an Intake Analyst Review and a detailed Scoping Memo, we organize your data into a clear baseline, saving your team time when formal evaluation begins.
Credibility through independent, ISO-aligned verification.
Set and billed by Assurance Provider, the Independent Audit Fee covers the rigorous, unbiased evaluation conducted by accredited third-party auditors. Aligned with global ISO 17021-1 assurance standards, this phase goes beyond checking boxes; it provides a structured, multi-cycle review that validates your company’s impact and drives continuous operational improvement.
- Independent Rigor: Your performance is evaluated by accredited third-party auditors using industry best practices, providing your stakeholders with verified evidence of compliance.
- Continuous Improvement Engine: Includes four structured review and feedback cycles, allowing your team to refine processes and elevate environmental and governance performance in real time.
- Risk Mitigation: Clear guidance on minor and major nonconformities helps your organization identify vulnerabilities, remediate gaps, and build long-term operational resilience.
If you are an existing B Corp submitting for recertification in 2026, please see our 2026 fees page for existing B Corps. If you are a new B Corp submitting for certification in 2026, please see our 2026 new B Corp fees page.
What are the new costs to my company?
Use the tables and calculator below to find each fee, then add them together for your total cost.
We know this is a big shift, so we’re easing the burden where we can:
- Revenue of $15 million USD/CAD or less (local currency): we are reducing the Annual IP License & Community Fee indefinitely.
- Revenue above $15 million USD / CAD (local currency): Annual IP License & Community Fee rates stay the same in 2027, with no cost increases or inflation passed on. Your support sustains our movement-building work and expands access for others.
- Equity pricing remains available to eligible companies. See the FAQ for eligibility.
- Annual fee of $20,000 or below: payment plans of 2 to 4 installments over a 2-month period.
Annual IP License & Community Fee
This fee applies every year.
In years when you undergo an audit, you will incur additional fees.
This fee is paid directly to B Lab.
| Revenue Range | Annual IP License & Community Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| $0-2M | $1,470 | |
| $2-2.5M | $1,470 | |
| $2.5-5M | $1,470 | |
| $5-7.5M | $2,205 | |
| $7.5-10M | $2,757 | |
| $10-15M | $4,410 | |
| $15-20M | $8,925 | |
| $20-30M | $12,600 | |
| $30-50M | $16,800 | |
| $50-75M | $21,000 | |
| $75-100M | $26,775 | |
| $100-175M | $31,500 | |
| $175-250M | $36,750 | |
| $250-350M | $42,000 | |
| $350-500M | $42,000 | |
| $500-750M | $47,250 | |
| $750M-1B | $52,500 | |
| $1B+ | Reach out to certify@bcorporation.net | |
This fee is paid directly to B Lab. All prices are in USD / CAD. Please use your local currency. The final costs will depend on a company’s size, scope, complexity, and applicable audit requirements. B Lab cannot provide company-specific cost estimates for independent audit fees because they are determined and invoiced directly by the Assurance Provider. Certification fees may be subject to adjustment based on inflation. Please see our Pricing FAQ for more information. |
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Application & Scoping Fee
The Application & Scoping Fee is paid to B Lab before the relevant application, scoping, or preparation services begin. The Application & Scoping Fee is subject to change. Reach out to certify@bcorporation.net if you have questions.
| Revenue | Application & Scoping Fee (New Certification) | Application & Scoping Fee (Recertification) |
|---|---|---|
| $0-2M | $250 | $0 |
| $2-2.5M | $250 | $0 |
| $5-7.5M | $500 | $0 |
| $7.5-10M | $500 | $0 |
| $10-15M | $500 | $0 |
| $15-20M | $500 | $0 |
| $20-30M | $500 | $0 |
| $30-50M | $500 | $0 |
| $50-75M | $1,000 | $0 |
| $75-100M | $2,000 | $1,000 |
| $100-175M | $5,000 | $1,500 |
| $175-250M | $5,000 | $1,500 |
| $250-350M | $5,000 | $1,500 |
| $350-500M | $5,000 | $1,500 |
| $500-750M | $10,000 | $3,000 |
| $750-1B | $10,000 | $3,000 |
| $1B-1.5B | $15,000 | $5,000 |
| $1.5B-2B | $15,000 | $5,000 |
| $2B–2.5B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $2.5B–3B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $3B–3.5B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $3.5B–4B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $4B–4.5B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $4.5B–5B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $5B–6B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $6B–7B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $7B–8B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $8B–9B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $9B–10B | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $10B–15B | $30,000 | $10,000 |
| $15B–20B | $30,000 | $10,000 |
| $20B–30B | $30,000 | $10,000 |
| gt;30B | $30,000 | $10,000 |
Use the calculator below to estimate your fee range from our independent assurance providers.
The Independent Audit Fee is set and billed by the Assurance Provider and paid directly to the Assurance Provider, not to B Lab.
Scope note: Estimates are based on your current scope. Changes in revenue, headcount, or sites may affect pricing over the five-year cycle.
Your audit estimate
Projected assurance provider costs for your selected audit year.
Excluding applicable taxes and possible travel expenses
This calculator estimates Baseline Audit and Multi Sampling costs. It does not include other fees that B Lab U.S. & Canada may charge.