Foreign Activity Operations Guide
This Global Operations Guide is designed to provide information and assistance to Stanford faculty, and staff supporting them, who are engaged in international work across the globe.
It provides practical and logistical information as well as an overview of regulatory issues that are likely to be encountered by those working internationally.
Regulatory Matters
As a not-for-profit entity, and by policy, outlined in the University Code of Conduct, Stanford University holds itself accountable to the highest standards of integrity and ethics. Accordingly, the University strives to comply with all regulatory requirements.
- Import Controls
- Export Controls
- Electronic Export Information (Formerly Known as Shipper's Export Declaration)
- Stanford Property / Equipment
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Country Embargoes and Targeted Sanctions
- Tax Reporting (Forms 990, 5471, 926, 8865, etc.)
- Anti-Boycott Laws
- Foreign Bank Account Reporting
Logistical Matters
Guidance for getting to your foreign location and conducting your day to day activities while you are there.
- Immigration / Travel Documents
- Administrative / Financial Operating Procedures and Documentation
- Recommendations for Contracting for Services and Paying Local Vendors
- Hiring Local Employees
- Global Health and Safety
- Stanford University Emergency Medical Support and Evacuation Coverage
- Travel Policies and Reimbursements
Establishing Legal Status Overseas
Guidance on getting set-up to operate overseas.
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