Small Business Registration

The approval of small businesses operating on base falls under the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Order 5760.3C.  This order contains several forms and other required documentation necessary for requesting approval from MCCS and the MCBH base Commanding Officer to own and operate a business on base.  

These documents are covered in more detail in the following steps.

"The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provides command legal advice to the Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Base Hawaii.  The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate also enhances the operational readiness of Marine Corps Base Hawaii by providing quality legal advice and services in the areas of civil and installation law matters, to include FOIA, land use, ethics, endangered species, claims and other areas of concern unique to Marine Corps Base Hawaii."

The OSJA will provide documents and a list of necessary supporting materials needed for submission.

TELEPHONE
808.257.0074

EMAIL
MCBH_SJA@usmc.mil

LOCATION
Building 215
Next to the Base Flag Pole

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday
0730 - 1630

"Adequate insurance, as defined by the Staff Judge Advocate, MCBH shall be secured by the organization to protect against public liability and property damage claims or other legal actions that may arise as a result of activities of the organization or one or more of its members acting in its behalf, or the operation of any equipment/apparatus or device under the control and responsibility of the private organization."

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides steps for choosing the correct business insurance for your business here.  After obtaining insurance, be sure to request an ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance.

"Include a plan for a full self-sustaining operation including a system for audit and control."

MCBH Order 5760.3C offers a Sample Financial Report Format on Enclosure (4).
The U.S. Small Business Administration offers information on how to manage business finances and a sample balance sheet here.

"A request to form a private organization shall be submitted in writing to the Commanding Officer, MCBH, via the MCCS Director, using enclosure (1)...  The MCCS Director will forward the request to the Commanding Officer, MCBH for approval, via the MCBH Staff Judge Advocate (SJA). The SJA is responsible for review and approval of proposed constitution and by-laws."

Gather the following documents and submit them to the Office of Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA):

• Enclosure (1) from MCBH Order 5760.3C
• Draft Financial Plan
• Proof of Necessary Licenses and Certifications
• Proof of Insurance (ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance)
• Proof of Tax ID (see State of Hawaii section of this guide)

The OSJA will submit this documentation for MCCS endorsement and Commanding Officer approval.  Upon approval, the OSJA will forward the submission to 'Ohana Hunt Military Community for approval.  Approval is needed from both MCBH and Hunt in order to begin business operations.