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About ISO Franchise

One global network connecting accreditation bodies, certification bodies, auditors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and businesses.

Isofranchise is the world's most open ISO certification ecosystem where organisations, professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses find their place, their partner, and their next step in the ISO industry, backed by globally recognised accreditation bodies including IAS, UAF, UKAS, ANAB, KAB, EGAC, and IAF.

Why Isofranchise Exists

The ISO industry has a serious coordination problem. Businesses, professionals, certification bodies, and entrepreneurs all operate in isolation. Demand and supply rarely meet. Here are the five biggest gaps and exactly how our network closes them.

The problem

How we solve it


01 Businesses can’t find trustworthy certification bodies

Too many unaccredited options across the UAE, UK, Australia, and USA. Certificates often fail buyer audits, costing money and contracts.

Solution

We only work with verified bodies backed by six globally recognised accreditors — IAS, UAF, UKAS, ANAB, KAB, or EGAC.

02 Qualified professionals have skills but no infrastructure

Auditors and consultants lack accreditation. Building it independently takes years, significant money, and connections most don’t have.

Solution

Our network provides the accreditation umbrella. Professionals operate under internationally recognised accreditation from day one.

03 Certification bodies are limited by their current scope

A body accredited under UAF may have to turn away UKAS clients. Every scope gap is lost revenue and an unserved customer.

Solution

Our network gives instant access to all six accreditation bodies. A body accredited under UAF can serve UKAS clients through the network — no restarting the accreditation process from scratch.

04 Entrepreneurs have no low-risk entry into the market

No franchise model, no training, no client pipeline. The ISO market was effectively closed to anyone without strong existing connections.

Solution

A complete zero-investment franchise with training, tools, a free professional website, and a pre-built client database.

05 Demand and supply rarely connect efficiently

A business urgently needs ISO 9001. A franchise partner nearby is looking for exactly that client. Without a platform, they never meet.

Solution

Every enquiry is routed directly to the nearest qualified franchise partner in that territory — fast, reliable, and matched correctly.

How Our Iso Franchise Network Works

No matter who you are, your journey is clear and tailored.

Step 1

You Reach Out

Step 2

Dedicated Support Partner Assigned

Step 3

We Understand Your Specific Need

Step 4

We Match You to the Right Path

Step 5

Onboarding & Setup

Step 6

You Achieve Your Goal

Who We Serve

Find Your Perfect Path in the Isofranchise Network

Businesses Needing ISO Certification

You need a reliable ISO certificate for a buyer requirement, government tender, export compliance, or to build trust with larger clients. It is often difficult to know which certification bodies are genuinely accredited.

Our network connects you to verified partners operating under proper international accreditations. The certificate you receive is accepted in over 100 countries and will pass buyer audits.

Auditors and Quality Managers

You have years of experience and know the ISO standards well. You are qualified to run your own certification practice, but you do not have the accreditation and infrastructure to do it independently.

Through Isofranchise, you can operate under internationally recognised accreditation from day one. You receive full training, a free professional website, a client database, and marketing support all at zero upfront cost.

Existing Certification Bodies

Your certification body is accredited under one body, but clients often need a different accreditation or additional standards. You end up turning away business.

Our network gives you quick access to seven accreditation bodies without having to restart the accreditation process. You can serve more clients and grow your revenue.

Entrepreneurs and New Entrants

You see the opportunity in the growing ISO certification market and want to build a business in it. But the industry has always been difficult to enter without years of connections and capital.

We provide a structured entry point that did not exist before zero investment, full training with no experience required, a free website, client database, and exclusive territory rights.

Why Accredited ISO Certification Matters

A certificate is only as strong as the company that issues it. And that company must be properly accredited by a recognised body.

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) sits at the top and makes sure accreditation decisions are recognised across countries. This means a certificate issued under any IAF member is accepted in over 100 countries.

National accreditation bodies such as UKAS (UK), IAS (USA), ANAB (USA), UAF, KAB (South Korea), and EGAC (Egypt) carefully check and approve certification bodies before allowing them to issue certificates.

Accredited certification bodies then issue ISO certificates to businesses. Because they are properly accredited, these certificates carry real global value.

Certificates from non-accredited bodies are often rejected during buyer audits or tender processes. In markets like the UK, UAE, and Germany, buyers understand this difference well.

Every certification body in our network operates under one of six recognised accreditation bodies. No certification body on our network has ever been suspended.

Our Six Accreditation Bodies

All six are members of the IAF, so certificates are mutually recognised in more than 100 countries.

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

UAF

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

United Kingdom Accreditation Service

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.

What Makes Isofranchise Different

Free of Cost Franchise

Start your ISO certification business with zero investment no franchise fee and no setup cost.

No Joining Fees of Any Kind

There are no registration, onboarding, or annual membership fees.

Flexibility on Accreditation Board Approval

You can start operating and earning immediately. Add formal accreditation approval later when your business grows.

Free Training — Full Programme Included

Complete training is provided at no cost, covering ISO standards, certification process, auditing, and business operations. No prior experience is required.

Six Accreditation Bodies Plus IAF

We give access to six accreditation bodies under one network, all members of IAF so certificates are mutually recognised in over 100 countries.

Exclusive Regional Rights

You receive exclusive territory rights. No other partner operates in your area.

Free Professional Website

A complete professional website is built and made live for you on day one.

Free Client Database

You get access to a database of businesses in your territory that are actively looking for ISO certification.

Dedicated Marketing Support

Ongoing guidance and materials to help you generate leads in your territory.

Zero CB Suspension Record

No certification body in our network has ever been suspended. Every certificate has a clean record.

Accreditation Schedule Listing

You can have your name added to the official accreditation schedule for public verification.

IAF-Approved Certification Bodies

All certificates are issued by IAF-approved bodies and accepted in over 100 countries.

Our Mission

Make genuine ISO certification accessible and trustworthy for every business that needs it, while giving qualified professionals a clear and fair way to build their own successful certification practice.

Our Vision

Build the largest and most connected global ISO certification network in the world, so that any business in any country can receive reliable, locally delivered, and globally recognised certification, and any professional can grow a sustainable business backed by strong international accreditation.

ISO Standards We Offer

Franchise partners can deliver certification across all major ISO standards. Most start with ISO 9001 because it has the widest demand, then add others as they grow:

ISO 9001

Quality Management System (the most widely adopted standard)

ISO 14001

Environmental Management System

ISO 45001

Occupational Health and Safety Management

ISO 27001

Information Security Management (fastest growing)

ISO 22000

Food Safety Management

ISO 13485

Medical Devices Quality Management

ISO 50001

Energy Management System

ISO 22301

Business Continuity Management
 

ISO 37001

Anti-Bribery Management

And many more...

Work with us

Whether you are a business looking to certify or an auditor looking to scale, your global future starts here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isofranchise?

Isofranchise is a global ISO certification network a platform that connects accreditation bodies, certification bodies, auditors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and businesses needing certification through one trusted hub. Instead of everyone building separately, they join one network that already has the infrastructure in place.

Who is Isofranchise for?

It serves four main groups: businesses that need ISO certification, qualified professionals (auditors, consultants, quality managers) who want to run their own practice, existing certification bodies that want to expand their scope, and entrepreneurs who want to enter the ISO certification market.

How is Isofranchise different from other ISO franchise networks?

The biggest differences are zero franchise fee (most competitors charge thousands), access to seven accreditation bodies under one roof (most offer only one or two), free professional website and client database from day one, exclusive territorial rights, and a perfect record with zero suspensions.

What does “zero investment franchise” mean in practice?

It means no franchise fee, no joining fee, and no upfront cost to join the network. The only optional cost is accreditation board approval, which you can add later once your business is earning. You can start operating and earning before spending any money.

What accreditation bodies does the network work with?

We work with six internationally recognised bodies: IAS, UAF, UKAS, ANAB, KAB, and EGAC. All are members of the IAF, so certificates are accepted in over 100 countries.

Do I need prior ISO knowledge to join as a franchise partner?

No prior experience is required. Full training is provided free of charge. People with existing ISO knowledge become operational immediately, while others complete training and then start.

What ISO standards can franchise partners offer?

Partners can offer certification in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22000, ISO 13485, and many others. Most begin with ISO 9001 because it has the broadest demand and then expand later.

How does the certification process work for businesses?

You submit an enquiry. A local franchise partner contacts you within 24 hours. They help with scoping, gap analysis, documentation, implementation, and the final audit. The certificate is issued through an accredited body and is globally recognised.

What if I am an existing certification body and want to expand?

You go through the same simple process. We assess your current scope and provide access to additional accreditation bodies and standards without requiring you to restart the entire accreditation process.