# Certification requirements

Source: https://developer.avalara.com/products/ecm/integration-guides/document-management/jqo3367100021609/

Guide: Exemption Certificate Management (ECM)

# Certification requirements

Understand the certification requirements for setting up your company with AvaTax and ECM.

There are no certification requirements for setting up your own company to begin using AvaTax and ECM. Setting up a company allows you to run test transactions, which is required for certification.