FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Nov 2015 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.209-10
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- November 2015
- Prescribed in
- FAR 9.108-5(b)
- Last amended
- 80 FR 38306 Effective Nov 1, 2015
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this clause.
Text
As prescribed in 9.108-5(b), insert the following clause:
Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-
Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).
Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned- (1) Directly by a parent corporation; or (2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.
(b) If the contractor reorganizes as an inverted domestic corporation or becomes a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation at any time during the period of performance of this contract, the Government may be prohibited from paying for Contractor activities performed after the date when it becomes an inverted domestic corporation or subsidiary. The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause.
(c) Exceptions to this prohibition are located at 9.108-2.
(d) In the event the Contractor becomes either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation during contract performance, the Contractor shall give written notice to the Contracting Officer within five business days from the date of the inversion event.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 9.108-2 Prohibition
Terms defined
- Inverted domestic corporation
- Subsidiary
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.209-10?
FAR 52.209-10 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations".
What is the current version of FAR 52.209-10?
The current version is dated November 2015.
Where is FAR 52.209-10 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 9.108-5(b), Solicitation provision and contract clause.
When was FAR 52.209-10 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation and Notification" (80 FR 38306), published Jul 2, 2015 and effective Nov 1, 2015.
Are changes to FAR 52.209-10 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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