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.)

Established Business Owner (Voting Member) - JOIN NOW

National dues = $150 annually (Renewal $125 annually) + Chapter Dues = $250 annually

  • 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

National dues = $100 annually (Renewal $75 annually) + Chapter Dues = $150 annually

  • 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
National Dues = $300 annually (Renewal $275 annually) + Chapter Dues = $400 annually

  • 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

National dues = $170 annually (Renewal $155 annually) + Chapter Dues = $175 annually

  • 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
National Dues = $150 annually (Renewal $125 annually) + Chapter Dues = $300 annually

  • 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
National Dues = $100 annually (Renewal $75 annually) + Chapter Dues = $125 annually

  • 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
National Dues – $100 annually (Renewal $75 annually) + Chapter Dues = $200 annually

  • 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.