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Build an FCPA program. For international operations.

FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) prohibits US businesses from paying bribes to foreign officials. Two prongs: anti-bribery (no payments to foreign officials for business advantage) and accounting (books and records must accurately reflect transactions). Enforcement is aggressive: DOJ + SEC bring cases jointly, settlements average $25M+. US businesses with any international operations need a compliance program.

All 50 states + DC 60-day money-back SOC 2 Type II
How it works

How we handle FCPA Compliance, end-to-end.

FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) prohibits US businesses from paying bribes to foreign officials.

1

Risk assessment

We assess your international footprint: countries of operation (CPI scores), business model (government contracts, regulatory permits), third-party intermediaries (highest risk vector for FCPA violations).

2

Anti-bribery policy

Written policy prohibiting bribes, defining facilitation payments narrowly, requiring approvals for hospitality and gifts above thresholds. Distributed to all employees and third parties.

3

Third-party due diligence

Most FCPA cases involve third parties (agents, distributors, joint venture partners). We build a risk-based DD program: questionnaires, sanctions screening, beneficial ownership analysis, ongoing monitoring.

4

Training + monitoring

Annual training for all employees with international exposure. Quarterly transaction monitoring for red flags. Anonymous reporting channel.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent fcpa compliance pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Initial program

$4999
Build the program from scratch.

Risk assessment, anti-bribery policy, third-party DD framework, training rollout. Documented program by 90 days.

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Continuous program

$24999
Annual subscription.

Full continuous FCPA program management. Quarterly monitoring, quarterly training refresh, ongoing third-party DD, FCPA inquiry response. For US businesses with material international operations.

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FAQ

About the FCPA Compliance Service.

Who is subject to FCPA?
US companies (incorporated in US, principal place of business in US, or securities listed on US exchanges), US citizens, US residents, and non-US persons taking action within the US in furtherance of bribery. Broad jurisdictional reach.
Who is a 'foreign official'?
Broadly defined: government employees, officers of state-owned enterprises, employees of public international organizations, candidates for political office, royalty in some contexts. SOE employees are the most common surprise (Chinese SOE employees, Petrobras employees in Brazil).
What is the third-party risk?
Most FCPA cases involve third parties (agents, distributors, JV partners) paying bribes on behalf of US companies. US companies are liable if they knew or had reason to know. Strong third-party DD is the most important FCPA control.
What are facilitation payments?
Small payments to expedite routine government action (visa processing, customs clearance). Narrowly permitted under FCPA but illegal under UK Bribery Act and most other countries' anti-corruption laws. Most US companies prohibit them entirely.
What about UK Bribery Act / other laws?
Many countries have anti-corruption laws now (UK Bribery Act, French Sapin II, German). They typically have broader scope and stricter penalties than FCPA. Multinational companies build programs that cover the strictest applicable law.
What is voluntary self-disclosure?
DOJ's VSD program offers significant penalty reductions (50-100%) for companies that proactively disclose FCPA violations, cooperate fully, and remediate. Not always the right call; we help evaluate.
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