Anti-Bribery Policy
Last updated: 6 August 2026
1. Policy Statement and Scope
BureauFlow Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”), a company registered in England and Wales (company number 17378706), is committed to conducting business honestly, ethically, and with integrity. We take a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption in any form.
This policy applies to all directors, employees, and contractors of BureauFlow Limited, and to anyone acting on our behalf. It covers all business activities undertaken by BureauFlow Limited in the United Kingdom and internationally where applicable.
2. What Bribery Is
Bribery is offering, promising, giving, requesting, or accepting a financial or other advantage in order to induce or reward improper performance of a function or activity. Under the Bribery Act 2010 it is an offence to:
- Bribe another person (Section 1)
- Request or accept a bribe (Section 2)
- Bribe a foreign public official (Section 6)
- As a commercial organisation, fail to prevent bribery carried out on its behalf (Section 7)
Bribery is a criminal offence and can result in unlimited fines for the company and imprisonment for individuals involved.
3. Gifts and Hospitality
Reasonable and proportionate gifts and hospitality given or received openly in the ordinary course of business — such as modest meals or promotional items — are acceptable. Gifts or hospitality must never be offered, given, or accepted with the intention of influencing a business decision, securing an improper advantage, or in expectation of anything in return. Cash or cash-equivalent gifts are never acceptable in either direction.
4. Facilitation Payments and Kickbacks
We do not make, and will not accept, facilitation payments (unofficial payments to speed up routine actions by officials) or kickbacks (payments made in return for a business favour or advantage) of any kind, anywhere we operate.
5. Charitable and Political Donations
We do not make donations to political parties, politicians, or political causes. Any charitable giving must be lawful, transparent, and made without any expectation of a business advantage in return.
6. Third Parties
We expect anyone performing services for or on behalf of BureauFlow Limited — including partners, suppliers, and contractors — to comply with this policy and with the Bribery Act 2010. We will not work with third parties who we believe are engaging in bribery or corruption.
7. Record-Keeping
We maintain accurate books and records that fairly reflect our transactions. No accounts are kept “off-book”, and no records will be falsified to conceal any payment or benefit.
8. Raising Concerns
Anyone who suspects that bribery or corruption has occurred, or may occur, in connection with our business should raise the concern with a director as soon as possible via support@bureauflow.co.uk. Concerns raised in good faith will be taken seriously and investigated, and no one will suffer retaliation or detriment for raising a genuine concern — even if it turns out to be mistaken.
9. Consequences of Breach
Breach of this policy by an employee is a serious disciplinary matter and may result in dismissal. For contractors and third parties, breach may result in immediate termination of the relationship. Where we believe a criminal offence has been committed, we will report it to the relevant authorities.
10. Ownership of This Policy
This policy is owned by the directors of BureauFlow Limited, who are responsible for ensuring it reflects how we do business. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Questions about this policy can be sent to support@bureauflow.co.uk.