# Core requirements overview

Source: https://developer.avalara.com/products/communications/integration-guides/communications-integration/szn7247870525399/

Guide: Communications

# Core requirements overview

This section provides an overview of the core [AFC](https://developer.avalara.com/certification/avatax/communication-badge/) badge requirements that you need to meet in order to become a certified partner. Review this section to help you plan your integration.

In addition to these core requirements, the next section describes some advanced feature that you may need to include in your integration.