Regulator profile
SFO
Serious Fraud Office
Enforcement Regulator3 areas of regulation · 18 official guidance documents · 1 law enforced · England, Wales & NI
What SFO does
Investigates and prosecutes serious or complex fraud, bribery and corruption, including offences under the Bribery Act 2010, Fraud Act 2006 and Criminal Finances Act 2017 (failure to prevent facilitation of tax evasion). Operates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Additional information
Independent government department under the superintendence of the Attorney General. Concurrent jurisdiction with CPS, NCA and police.
Contact SFO
Types of regulation
Official guidance from SFO
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
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SFO DPA with Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited (formerly plc)
Detailed Guidance
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Information for whistleblowers
Detailed Guidance
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SFO Guidance on Evaluating a Corporate Compliance Programme
Detailed Guidance
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Joint SFO-CPS Corporate Prosecution Guidance
Detailed Guidance
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SFO Cooperation Guidance
Detailed Guidance
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International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce
Detailed Guidance
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SFO Deferred Prosecution Agreement with Serco
Detailed Guidance
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Memoranda of Understanding
Detailed Guidance
Legal framework
Legislation that SFO directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Bribery Act 2010 Act 2010
Coverage area
England, Wales & NI