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ISO Franchise Network for Certification Professionals

Start an ISO certification business, join as an auditor or consultant, grow an existing certification body, or find the right certification route for your organisation.

Key Highlights of ISO Franchise

The ISO Franchise network combines business support, accreditation pathways, professional development and market access to help partners build and grow an ISO certification business.

ZERO INVESTMENT

Start Without a Franchise Joining Fee

Start your ISO certification business with zero investment — no franchise fee, no setup cost, no capital required to join the network. This is the single biggest differentiator in the market.

NO JOINING FEES

No joining fees

Beyond the zero franchise fee, there are no joining fees of any kind — no registration, no onboarding, no annual membership. The only optional cost is accreditation board approval, which the partner controls.

FLEXIBLE ACCREDITATION

Flexibility on accreditation board approval fees

Partners choose when and whether to pay for accreditation board approval — they can start operating and earning immediately, then add accreditation approval later as their business grows.

PARTNER TRAINING

Free training

Every franchise partner receives comprehensive training at no cost — ISO standards, certification process, audit procedures, client management, and business operations. No prior experience required

Grow your business with ISO Franchise

Build your ISO certification business through a structured network, guided onboarding and practical operational support.

PRIORITY ISO STANDARDS

Start with the standards businesses request most often.

Understand what each standard covers, where demand usually comes from and how to request certification or offer the standard through the network.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

01

ISO 9001

Build consistent quality systems, meet buyer expectations and strengthen tender, export and supplier readiness.

manufacturing

Export

Services

ENVIRONMENTAL

02

ISO  14001

Create a structured environmental management system for supply-chain expectations, ESG commitments and regulatory pressure.

Construction

ESG

Industry

INFORMATION SECURITY

03

ISO 27001

Protect information, strengthen vendor confidence and respond to security expectations from enterprise clients and regulators.

SaaS

Data

Fintech

HEALTH AND SAFETY

04

ISO 45001

Manage workplace risk, improve contractor readiness and support safety expectations across industrial and project-based work.

Construction

Oil & gas

Logistics

-ACCREDITATION ACCESS

Accreditation Pathways

ISO Franchise connects partners and certification enquiries with pathways associated with recognised accreditation bodies including IAS, UAF, UKAS, ANAB, KAB and EGAC. Availability depends on the participating certification body’s approved scope, market requirements and formal acceptance.

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION SERVICE

IAS 

Strong recognition in the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Good choice for businesses supplying to US or Middle East markets.

United Accreditation Foundation l

UAF

Widely accepted across Asia, Middle East, and Africa. Popular for emerging markets and new certification businesses.

United Kingdom Accreditation Service l

UKAS

The national body for the UK. Essential for UK buyers, government contracts, and European supply chains.

 

ANSI National Accreditation Board

ANAB

Important for US federal contracts, defence supply chains, and large American companies.

 

Korea Accreditation Board

KAB

Key for businesses supplying to South Korean companies in automotive, electronics, and shipbuilding.

Egyptian Accreditation Council

EGAC

Recognised across North Africa and the Arab MENA region. Important for partners operating in Egypt and surrounding countries.

 

-Frequently asked questions

Important questions to answer before someone applies.

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ISO Franchise is a multi-sided ISO certification network connecting organisations seeking certification with franchise partners, auditors, consultants and participating certification bodies.

The current proposition states that approved partners do not pay a conventional franchise joining fee. Any optional accreditation, operational, local or third-party costs should be explained transparently before agreement.

Not every business-building role requires prior certification experience, but suitability, responsibilities, training needs and approval conditions depend on the route selected.

Yes. Businesses can submit their country, industry, standard, company size and deadline. The enquiry can then be matched to the appropriate certification route.

Yes. Each group needs a separate enquiry route because professional collaboration, referrals and certification-body expansion require different information and review.

The website structure includes more than 30 country markets and a broad set of management-system standards. Actual availability must always be confirmed against the participating certification body’s approved scope.

Decision resources

Clear guidance before you choose a certification or business route.

Business guide

Step by step

How to start an ISO certification business

Trust guide

Accreditation

Accredited vs non-accredited ISO certificatio

Certification guide

ISO 9001

ISO certification for export and tenders Read guide

Step 2 of 2

Continue with the route you selected.

The form captures the shared essentials needed to route your enquiry to the appropriate review team.

1. Your route is confirmed

The enquiry is checked against the selected goal, country and scope.

02. The relevant team reviews it

Business, certification, professional and CB enquiries follow different review paths.

03  You receive a clear next step

Application, assessment, collaboration review or confidential scope discussion.

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