WEST VIRGINIA STEP - Client Registration Application

STEP Client Registration

Instructions

READ and RESPOND before you begin the application:
Have you previously sold your product or service to a foreign country (Ex: Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, etc.)?*

Yes, proceed to the application. Please try to answer every question. You will have the opportunity to clarify or add special notes at the bottom of this form. If you have any questions, please contact us using the information below.No, STOP! We're pleased you are interested in this grant program, but before you complete the application, contact the WV STEP Team using the contact information below. Please be prepared to provide your name, business name, WV county where you are located, and products or services you would like to sell internationally.

Jesus Velasco
Manager, International Trade
Jesus.Velasco@wv.gov
304-558-2234

Hanna Kruhlova
Manager, International Trade
Hanna.Kruhlova@wv.gov
304-558-2234

Company Information
Company Name (as registered with the WV Secretary of State)**
Does your company use a DBA? If so, please list below. *
Brief company description:*
Describe the product/service(s) to be promoted to customers in other countries.*
Is your company headquartered in WV?*

YesNo
Where is your company headquartered?*
Company Address*
County*
Has your business ever used STEP funding from another state?*

YesNo
Businesses may not receive STEP funding from different states for the same funding period. For funding period October 1, 2024 - September 29, 2026, do you agree to only access the STEP funding through the State of West Virginia?*

YesNo
Company Website *
D&B D-U-N-S Number (if your company has one) *
NAICS Number*
Click here for additional information on NAICS.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Number or Schedule B Number (9 digits)
Click here to find your HTS Number
Industry Sectors (Check all that apply):*

AerospaceEducationIndustrialSupportAutomotiveEnergyMedicalTourismBiotechEnvironmentalMining EquipWoodBuilding ProductsFoodOil & GasChemicalHigh-TechDefenseHousehold/ConsumerServicesOther
Activity(ies) (Check all that apply):*

ManufacturerDistributor/RepresentativeExport Management CompanyService CompanyFranchiserEducational InstitutionOther
Other selected - Please specify
What year was your company established?*
Do any of the following designations describe the ownership of your company?*

Woman-ownedMinority ownedVeteran or service-disabled veteran ownedRuralNone
Number of employees:*
Is your company licensed to do business in WV?*

YesNo
Is your company organized for profit?*

YesNo
Does your company have a finished product or qualifying service with at least 51% U.S. content?*

YesNo
Is your company in good standing with the West Virginia State Department of Tax and Revenue?*

YesNo
Does your company agree to complete one post-event survey, and one program closeout survey during the first year, and a yearly performance survey for the next two years?*

YesNo
Eligibility Forms

Applicants must self-represent as an Eligible Small Business Concern in order to be considered eligible for STEP funding. Select the link below to complete the self-representation form.

Self-Representation as an Eligible Small Business Concern Form

Upload your completed and signed certification by clicking below.
Choose file*

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Applicants must not be barred from receiving federal funds to be eligible for STEP Program.

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters

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STEP Payment

In order to receive funding under the West Virginia STEP Program, your company must be registered as a vendor with the State of West Virginia.
Is your company a registered vendor?*

YesNo
If your company is not a registered vendor, we can help you become one. All you have to do is complete a W9 Government form. Please select the link below to complete a W9 Government.

W9 Government Form.

Upload your completed and signed W9 Government form by clicking below.
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Export Information
My objective is:*

To start exporting (No export experience, “accidental” or “occasional” exporter, or have not exported in more than 24 months)Market expansion (currently exporting to one or more markets, expanding into a new country market or expanding into a new region, or new population target segment, or new product line within an existing market)
If you are currently exporting, for how long?*
What countries have you exported to?*
Average Annual Sales:*

Less than $5M$5-10MMore than $10M
Annual Exports (as % Total Sales):*

Less than 25%More than 25%
What are your countries of interest for export? *
What trade shows in foreign countries would you like to participate as an exhibitor? Please provide name of trade show and country of location. *
Export Concerns and Training Needs (Check all that apply):*

Market KnowledgeDuties / TariffsLegal ConsiderationsExport ComplianceShipping / LogisticsRegulations / CertificationsExport FinancingMethods of PaymentOther
Any additional details:
By electronically signing below, you certify that the information on this application is correct and that you agree to adhere to all of the West Virginia STEP guidelines and reporting policies. All information provided is kept confidential and reported only in aggregate form. I further understand that the completion of this application does not guarantee approval for any expense reimbursements.
First Name*
Last Name*
Title
Email address*
Preferred Contact Telephone Number*
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) would like to give eligible small business concerns the opportunity to expand your knowledge and resources of other programs that are offered by the agency. Please check the appropriate box if you would like for your company’s name and contact information to be shared with other programs offered by SBA. Your choice to participate or not, will not change the status of your participation with STEP. SBA’s aim is strictly to share information about other opportunities with you.*

YesNo
Date*

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