FAR 52.209-2

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

Prohibits contracts with domestic corporations that reincorporated in a foreign country.

Applicability: Applies to all contracts where inverted status would be a disqualifying factor.

Key Requirements

1

Certify that contractor has not inverted corporate structure

2

Disclose if contractor has foreign parent ownership above threshold

3

Maintain documentation of corporate structure and tax domicile

4

Notify government of any changes to corporate inversion status

Common Issues & Pitfalls

Not recognizing that corporate inversion disqualifies bidding

Unclear understanding of what constitutes an 'inverted' corporation

Not disclosing parent company structure or tax domicile changes

Assuming ownership changes don't affect contracting eligibility

Contractor Guidance for Your Bid

If your company or parent has restructured for tax purposes internationally, verify you're not inverted. Inverted status is an automatic disqualifier for federal contracts. This clause primarily affects larger corporations but affects smaller ones too if they have foreign ownership structures. Verify your status with your legal team before bidding.

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