ERC Partner Programs

At 1st Capital Financial, we have several ways that we can work together to assist more employers with the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

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1st Capital Financial is the ERC Growth Partner You Can Trust

Our ERC Partner Programs give you an edge, keep you involved, support your sales and marketing initiatives, and arm you with expert training.

Become a 1st Capital ERC Partner

Submit an ERC Partner Application, then speak to a 1st Capital team member about your preferred partnership.

Refer ERC Leads or Manage Your Own

Whether you refer clients to us, or manage your own, we'll provide you with the resources you need to succeed.

Earn Commissions for New Leads

Earn a highly-competitive percentage of revenue generated from every qualifying client you help us serve.

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ERC Partner Programs We Offer

Three Ways to Partner on the ERC

Choose the path that fits your business. Manage, refer, or promote ERC solutions — all designed with you in mind.

ERC Affiliate Program

Leverage your expertise to prequalify clients and collect the necessary documentation before submitting to 1st Capital Financial.

Higher Commission Rates
Complimentary Training and Resources
Priority Partner Support
Connect with 1st Capital Financial's Leadership
ERC Affiliate Partner Badge
Cobranding and White Labeling Available
Suitable for B2B Service Providers
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ERC Referral Program

Get compensated for recommending 1st Capital Financial to other employers in your network. Just refer your clients, and we’ll do the rest.

Competitive Commission Rates
Complimentary Training and Resources
Priority Partner Support
ERC Referral Partner Badge
Suitable for All Business Types and Individuals
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ERC Affiliate Marketer

Get rewarded for promoting 1st Capital Financial’s ERC services via blog articles, email campaigns, paid ads, paid search, and more.

Competitive Commission Rates
Complimentary Training and Resources
Dedicated Affiliate Link
Priority Partner Support
ERC Affiliate Marketer Badge
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The #1 ERC Filing Service for Employers

Why Our ERC Partners Choose Us

Proven Track Record with Employers​​

In addition to our coveted financing solutions, we have helped recover billions of dollars from COVID-19 relief programs like the PPP and ERC program.

Happier ERC Clients and Partners

We emphasize our quality of service with partners and clients above all else. As such, we stay involved from prequalification to check disbursement.

Leaders in All Things Small Business​

1st Capital Financial’s small business financing solutions and employer services have become force multipliers for business owners and entrepreneurs alike.

$10 Billion+

ERC Credits Recovered by 1st Capital Financial and Its Partners

Six to Seven Figure

Earnings Retained by 1st Capital Financial's ERC Partners

Thousands

of Businesses Served Since the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic

FAQs About Our ERC Partner Programs

Frequently Asked Questions, Answered

Decide which ERC Partner Program fits your business and submit an ERC Partner Application. The 1st Capital Team will review your application, confirm that you are a good fit, and reach out to get you started.

Nope! Applying for, and participating in 1st Capital Financial’s ERC Affiliate Program, ERC Referral Program, or ERC Affiliate Marketer Program is entirely free. There are also no minimum sales requirements or quotas required to earn a commission.

Our ERC Partner Programs give you an edge, keep you involved, support your sales and marketing initiatives, and arm you with expert training to deliver the best quality service. We are not an ERC Mill or ERC Popup; we are a reputable business that takes pride in delivering the best quality of service to our clients and partners.

Certainly not! While 1st Capital Financial’s ERC Affiliate Program is best suited for B2B service providers, the company’s ERC Referral Program is open to everyone. 1st Capital Financial’s ERC Affiliate Marketer Program is also not exclusive to B2B businesses, but the program is mainly for content creators.

At a glance, 1st Capital Financial’s ERC Affiliate Marketer Program allows digital marketers and influencers to earn exceedingly generous commissions using a dedicated affiliate link in content such as blog posts, email marketing campaigns, banner ads, webinars, and more. Joining the program allows marketers to add value to their preferred channels and create new revenue streams.

1st Capital Financial’s ERC Referral Program is the easiest way for anybody to earn commissions — a percentage of revenue for every qualifying ERC client — with little to no effort. ERC Referral Partners get rewarded for recommending 1st Capital Financial to other employers in their network. They simply refer clients, and we do the rest.

In its simplest form, 1st Capital Financial’s ERC Affiliate Program allows B2B service providers (e.g., brokers, agents, consultants, accounting firms, attorneys, CPAs, and tax agencies) to expand their existing services, introduce new revenue opportunities, and improve client retention by utilizing 1st Capital Financial’s ERC filing service. ERC Affiliates prequalify ERC clients and collect documentation before transferring the workload to 1st Capital Financial. ERC Affiliates also get access to higher commission rates, exclusive training, priority support, and many other resources to ensure their success.

We would love it if you were part of the 1st Capital Financial family, but no — you are not required to be a 1st Capital Financial customer to participate in any of the company’s ERC Partner Programs.

Still have questions? Give us a call at +1 (833) 317-8227 or email us at [email protected].

There’s Nowhere To Go, but Up

Join any one of 1st Capital’s ERC Partner Programs to become part of a community full of opportunity.

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Important Notice

Due to processing changes made by 1st Capital Financial’s affiliate(s), the company’s SETC Self-Service Platform will be suspended for new clients effective April 11, 2024.
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