certification
Mainbiz
Management Innovation Small and Medium Business Certification
1. What is MAINBIZ?
Mainbiz (Management Innovation Business) is a compound word of Management, Innovation, and Business.,
Selected by the Minister of SMEs and Startups ‘'Innovative Small and Medium Enterprises'’ This is authentication.
Unlike Inno-Biz, which focuses on technology, it focuses on management processes, marketing, and organizational innovation. Innovation capacity in non-technical fieldsI highly value it.
Therefore, it is a certification that is strategically acquired by companies in a wide range of industries, including the service industry, cultural industry, and IT.
2. Selection Criteria
1. Application Eligibility and Work Experience Requirements
Mainbiz looks at whether a company has an 'innovation system' rather than 'current performance'.
• Primary target: According to Article 2 of the Small and Medium Business Basic Act small and medium-sized enterprises.
• Karma criteria: As of the application date More than 3 years from the date of establishment registrationThis company has passed.
If you have converted from a sole proprietorship to a corporation and continued to operate in the same industry, you can combine the period of sole proprietorship and receive recognition.
• Industry scope: Not only manufacturing Service industry, software industry, construction industry, distribution industry Almost all industries can participate.
(If Innobiz focuses on ‘technology,‘ Mainbiz focuses on ‘management methods.’)
2. Application Restrictions (Disqualification Reasons)
No matter how good your business performance is, if one of the following applies, your application will be restricted., Pre-reviewis essential.
• Inadequate financial soundness: * Based on year-end financial statements Debt ratio exceeds 1,000%If you do.
•Complete capital erosion If the status is negative (total capital).
• Credit Status: * Companies with registered information on delinquency, national/local tax arrears, and disruption of financial order.
•A company undergoing bankruptcy, rehabilitation, or personal rehabilitation proceedings.
• Restricted industries: Gambling and speculative gaming, entertainment establishments, and unhealthy consumer pleasure businesses, etc.
• etc: Companies that are closed or out of business or companies that have caused social controversy.
3. List of Key Documents to Submit
• Business registration certificate and corporate registration copy
• Financial statements for the past three years (including audit reports)
• Shareholder register and list of subscribers to the four major insurance policies
• National and local tax payment certificate
• Management plan and proof of innovation activities (Most important core documents)
4. Duration
Generally, it takes about 1 hour from application to on-site evaluation. 3~4 weeks,
Approximately until final issuance About 1 month(may be extended if supplementary documents are required)
Main Biz Procedure
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1Business registration
Enter basic information through MainBizNet
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2Online self-diagnosis
Companies can apply for on-site evaluation if they score 600 points or more out of 1,000 points.
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3On-site evaluation
On-site evaluation by evaluation agencies such as the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund, Technology Finance Corporation, and Korea Productivity Center (passing score of 700 points or higher)
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4Final approval
Final review and issuance of a certificate by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (valid for 3 years)
Key Benefits
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Finance / Guarantee / Policy Funds
Lowering the guarantee rate and increasing the guarantee ratio of the Credit and Technology Guarantee Fund (85%),
When using policy funds, preferential interest rates and limits are provided. -
Tax support / investigation deferral
National Tax Service regular tax audit deferral (2 years in the metropolitan area, 2-3 years in other regions) and tax point preferential treatment., The postponement of customs investigations substantially eases the administrative burden on companies.
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R&D / Human Resources / Consulting
Additional points are awarded for participation in government R&D projects and smart factory construction projects.
Prioritize human resource support, including industrial functional personnel, and expert consulting. -
Sales channels / Export / Promotion
Additional points for entering the public procurement market, additional points for the global small and medium-sized enterprise development project, and support for entering public shopping malls.
Why you need an administrative scrivener
Mainbiz is not a simple 'administrative procedure'. ‘Structuring the Corporate Management System’ It's 'work'.
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1. Legal power of attorney
In accordance with the Administrative Litigation Act, Only an administrative scrivener can legally perform corporate certification and document preparation.
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2. Optimization for passing
To surpass the criteria of 600 points in self-diagnosis and 700 points in on-site evaluation Strategic planning that quantifies a company's strengths is essential.
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3. Risk Management
We prevent unnecessary costs and time waste by pre-diagnosing disqualification factors such as debt ratio and karma.
Mainbiz certification goes beyond simply applying.,
The key is to logically structure the corporate system according to the evaluation indicators.
Seum is a legal agency based on legal grounds.,
So that your company can enjoy all the above benefits without missing out.
We provide one-stop support, from document preparation to on-site evaluation.
December 28, 2025
Seum Administrative Attorney Firm
Written by: Sangyoon Kim, Administrative Scrivener
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can service industries also apply?
A: Yes, Mainbiz evaluates innovation in non-technical fields, making it a certification optimized for the service industry.
