VSD Handbook - September 2025

From time to time, companies may discover that they've violated export, economic sanctions, anti-corruption, or customs laws and must decide whether to self-disclose to the U.S. government agency that enforces the regulation in question. When considering a voluntary disclosure, companies must weigh all facts and circumstances leading to the potential violation, as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with disclosure.

This Voluntary Self-Disclosure Handbook was created to provide a concise summary of the voluntary disclosure procedures administered by various U.S. government agencies. It is not meant to be a comprehensive review of the pros and cons of filing a VSD or conducting an internal corporate investigation.