# Certification requirements

Source: https://developer.avalara.com/avatax-dm-combined-erp/common-setup/configure-your-account/configure-avatax-certification-requirements/

# Certification requirements

There are no certification requirements for setting up your own company to begin using AvaTax. Setting up a company is done so that you will be able to run test transactions, which is required for certification.

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