Membership Dues

To be a NAWBO member in good standing,  National dues are required. NAWBO membership is recorded in the name of the individual, not the company/organization. Membership dues are nonrefundable and are subject to change. (*Membership applications for Supporting, Student and Retired categories must be submitted to the local chapter for preapproval.) Membership fees may change, please refer to our National website for current dues, NAWBO.org.

Established Business Owner (Voting Member) - JOIN NOW

  • Owns an equity interest and actively participates in a business as a sole proprietor, an active partner of a partnership or active member of a limited liability company, an independent contractor, or a 5% or greater shareholder in a corporation
  • Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
  • Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns
  • Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility
  • Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business
  • Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years

Emerging Business Owner (Non-Voting Member) - JOIN NOW

  • A first time business owner with a new business less than two (2) years old, or who has not yet started her business

Sustaining Member (Voting Member) - JOIN NOW

  • Owns an equity interest and actively participates in a business as a sole proprietor, an active partner of a partnership or active member of a limited liability company, an independent contractor, or a 5% or greater shareholder in a corporation
  • Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
  • Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns
  • Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility
  • Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business
  • Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years
  • Wishes to support the organization in a larger monetary way

At-Large Member (Voting Member) - JOIN NOW

  • Business and residence are located outside of a Chapter’s organization territory (45 mile radius)
  • Individual, partner or stockholder who exercises the power to make policy decisions and is actively involved in the day-to-day management of the firm
  • Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
  • Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns
  • Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility

Supporting Member (Non-Voting Member) - JOIN NOW

  • A non-business owner who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and wish to lend support to NAWBO through membership
  • Only paper applications are accepted for Supporting Membership and require chapter approval for acceptance; contact your local chapter to apply as a Supporting Member
  • This category is not available through the online application

Student Member (Non-Voting Member) - JOIN NOW

  • An individual who is registered full time at a school or university who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and intends to start a business
  • Proof of full-time student status is required
  • Only paper applications with proof of full-time status are accepted for Student Membership
  • This category is not available through the online application

Retired Member (Non-Voting Member) - JOIN NOW

  • Shall be an individual who was a Chapter or At-Large member of NAWBO for atleast five (5) years and has sold, divested their interest, or is no longer operatingtheir business.
  • A member in this classification shall have one (1) vote.
  • This category is not available online.