Anti-Bribery Laws and Gift Policies

• The FCPA prohibits bribery of foreign public officials, including those acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of a government department, agency, or instrumentality.
• The UK Bribery Act is similar, but also includes private sector employees.
• A bribe is any gift, cash payment, or other benefit given to a foreign public official in order to improperly influence their decision making.
• Gifts must be of minimal value, not cash, and must not be intended to improperly influence the recipient.
• Entertainment is not permissible under the FCPA or UK Bribery Act, but small gifts are allowed if culturally relevant.
• Gifts and entertainment policy must be reported and documented.
• In Japan, it is customary to bring small gifts to meetings.

Test your knowledge of anti-bribery laws and gift policies in international business with this quiz. Explore the regulations of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and cultural considerations for gifts in Japan.