Certification Pricing on V2.1

To become a Certified B Corporation, eligible companies must submit their self-assessment through B Impact for third-party verification and pay the relevant fees throughout the certification process. To remain a Certified B Corp year after year, as outlined in the B Corp Agreement, a B Corp must pay an annual certification fee, and possibly other fees, based on the size and complexity of a company. In 2026, we will be updating our fee structure, with further adjustments planned for 2027.

B Lab’s new standards are a step forward toward greater integrity, credibility, and confidence in business. With our updated standards comes new investments in structure and capabilities. As we reinvest in the community and build support for companies during this transition, we’re committed to continuing to provide value to our B Corp community. This has been one of our largest investments our organization has made in its 20 years, and includes:

• Aligning certification with global sustainability regulations and best practices
• Moving to external, independent auditors to verify company performance 
• Development of a more comprehensive standard measuring across seven impact topics

We value your commitment to this movement and recognize the effort involved in this transition. Our priority at B Lab is to make this shift seamless and manageable for every B Corp. To support you as we implement these significant improvements, we have worked diligently to minimize the financial impact, resulting in only a 5% fee increase for 2026.

Companies on the Large Enterprise Approach or those exceeding $1 billion in annual revenue have tailored pricing. The certification pathway comprises a combination of required and optional services, which are determined by the company’s operational structure.

Annual Certification Fee

All fees shown above are based on the company’s gross annual revenue for its most recently closed fiscal year. B Corps may be eligible for Equity Pricing. If you have any questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section or contact us.

For revenues exceeding $1 billion, please contact us.

VERIFICATION COSTS

For recertifying B Corps, a portion of your total fee directly covers independent third-party verification. These verification fees are set by an accredited assurance provider based on your company’s size and complexity (revenue and employee count).

The verification fee is entirely dedicated to covering the costs incurred by the accredited third party that performs the verification. This essential process confirms the company’s adherence to the requirements in our updated standards. These costs are pass-through costs to cover the verification and technology fees for an average-complexity company in its pricing tier.

The certification fees shown above cover the average verification prices applicable to the majority of companies that complete the initial verification requirements. In some cases, additional verification work may be required.  For example, if a company has a greater size or complexity, a higher risk profile, identified nonconformities, or delays in providing required information. When this occurs, additional verification costs may apply; B Lab will inform you in advance. Please read more in the Certification Process Requirements for B Corps.  

Additional Fees

Some B Corps are subject to additional certification processes or requirements, which can incur their own fees. For example, a scoping fee may apply to a company based on its complexity and size.