Certification Fees

Updates to Pricing in 2027

In the last 20 years, B Corps have shown what impact at scale can achieve as a movement of over 11,000 B Corps in 106 countries employing over one million workers. With the B Lab Standards V2 (also called “V2”), the B Corp community has entered a new chapter with greater credibility through third-party verification, continued brand trust, and global momentum to increase our collective impact. 

To continue delivering on our shared mission, this new chapter also requires B Lab to update pricing, including how and when certification fees and services are structured and billed.

*If you are an existing B Corp submitting for recertification in 2026, please see our fees page for existing B Corps.

Why our prices are changing.

With our updated standards comes new investments in structure and capabilities. As we reinvest in the community and build support for companies certifying on V2, we’re committed to continuing to provide value to our B Corp community. This has been one of the 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

While independent third-party assurance increases certification costs, it significantly enhances the rigor, credibility, and value of your certification. To support this, our global network must update our pricing, including how and when certification fees and services are structured and billed. Pricing changes are being phased in regionally, with the new structure and pricing model affecting companies in the UK, Europe, the U.S., and Canada first, starting in January 2027.

Why these changes are essential for the movement.

B Corp Certification is a meaningful way for companies to demonstrate authenticity, signal verified impact, and credibly dismiss greenwashing claims. Consumers, clients, investors, and the general public are looking for verified claims that demonstrate a company’s commitment and real progress on the biggest issues affecting society, the environment, and business. The change to V2 enables streamlined communication about B Corp Certification, making it easier to talk to clients and consumers. 

Now, B Corps will all adhere to a baseline for each of the seven impact topics outlined in the B Lab Standards V2. With this collective platform and universal roadmap, made credible by V2, businesses have a clear vision of the impact they can achieve in the B Corp movement globally. The V2 standard’s universal requirements consolidate our influence as a movement, define our goals, and create a unified policy platform for all of our stakeholders.

It also presents a more impactful opportunity to create impact at scale. In the U.S. and Canada, being a B Corp means opportunities to work toward a shared policy agenda to transform the entire economic system. At a global scale, it encourages companies to work in tandem with other B Corps to have positive social and environmental impacts, act beyond their own operations, and play a key role in collective solutions to systemic social and environmental challenges. To learn more about the opportunities in our market, please see the Annual IP License & Community Fee below.

How pricing will work in 2027 for companies in the U.S. & Canada.

Our pricing model for 2027 will begin to reflect this transition, with an Independent Audit fee paid directly from your company to the Assurance Provider, and two fees administered by B Lab, one pre-audit and one post-audit. To maintain operational clarity and momentum during your certification process, each fee is billed and paid for prior to the start of its respective service phase. To learn more about each fee, please see below.

B Lab U.S. & Canada’s Updated Fees

We recognize that this is a big shift, and companies must be able to plan ahead. Please use the tables below and the calculator to determine your company’s costs for each of the three fees. 

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. As such, we have found opportunities to lessen the burden for B Corps in the following ways:

• For companies with $15 million USD / CAD or less in revenue (in their local currency), we are reducing the Annual IP License & Community Fee indefinitely. We recognize that these companies make up a significant share of our B Corps and may be more affected by price increases.
• For companies with revenues exceeding $15 million USD / CAD (in their local currency), we are maintaining the same rates for the Annual IP License & Community Fee in 2027 and not passing on cost increases or inflation in this fee. For larger companies that can pay the full price of certifying, your support serves a dual purpose: sustaining our movement-building work and expanding access for others. However, please reach out to us if your company does need some flexibility during this transition, and we can work with you. 
• Equity pricing will remain available to eligible companies. To determine if your company is eligible, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. 
• Level Program participants will not see a change in their pricing structure.
• If your annual fee is $20,000 or below, we will offer payment plans with 2 to 4 installments over a 2-month period. Please let us know if this applies to you.

If you have questions or concerns about how the updated pricing might affect your company, please reach out to us.

Application & Scoping Fee

The Application & Scoping Fee is paid to B Lab before the relevant application, scoping or preparation services begin. Reach out to certify@bcorporation.net if you have questions.

Independent Audit Fee

Use the calculator below to estimate your fee range from our independent assurance providers.