BSI Group
- Readiness firm that does not issue SOC 2 reports
- AICPA peer review is a US program; BSI Group, based outside the US, has no record in its public file.
BSI Group is an assurance specialist SOC 2 readiness firm in London, UK. Readiness for Type 2: $60K–$200K (our estimate). Timeline: 6–18 weeks.
Readiness only. BSI Group prepares companies for SOC 2 but does not issue the report. You will engage a separate CPA firm for the audit itself, and keeping the two apart is what protects the auditor's independence.
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How Much Does BSI Group Charge for SOC 2?
Our estimate for BSI Group is $60,000–$200,000 to prepare a company for a SOC 2 Type 2 audit and $40,000–$150,000 for Type 1 readiness. It does not issue the report, so the audit is a second fee paid to a CPA firm.
The two fees behind a SOC 2 Type 2 report
USD · our estimatesWhat moves readiness cost: how many controls you already have, criteria beyond Security, and how much of the work your team does. How SOC 2 readiness is priced
Readiness timeline
planning range- Readiness 6–18 weeks
- readiness 6–18 wks
- then the audit
25% of assurance specialist readiness firms have longer minimum timelines.
Source: soc2auditors.org/auditors/bsi-group/ · our estimates · readiness only; the audit fee is separate
Which firms are closest to BSI Group on readiness price and timeline?
Closest-priced peers in the assurance specialist organization group, by readiness range, timeline, and listed credentials. Firm-reported certification totals are left out because they measure something different from the credentials we list.
| BSI Group | |
|---|---|
| Type 2 Cost | $60K–$200K readiness |
| Type 1 Cost | $40K–$150K readiness |
| Timeline | 6–18 wk |
| Team Size | 5,000–10,000 |
| Listed credentials | 4 |
| Licensed CPA issuer | Readiness only |
| AICPA peer review | n/a |
| Founded | 1901 |
Prices are our estimates unless a cell says the firm confirmed it.
Who Should Hire BSI Group?
BSI Group Industry Fit
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, BSI Group fits the assurance specialist profile when its 6–18 week timeline and estimated readiness pricing ($60K–$200K) align with the buyer's scope. It also lists ISO 27001 Certification Body and ISO 42001 Certification Body among its credentials.
Global enterprises needing SOC 1/2/3, ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000, or DORA compliance from an independent assurance provider
Is BSI Group Right for You?
What Makes BSI Group Different?
Standards body founded in 1901 and operating in 60+ countries; combines SOC attestation with ISO certification expertise; supports DORA compliance for EU financial services; serves multinational clients
What credentials does BSI Group list?
Check BSI Group's credentials, then match the firm to your industry, the frameworks you need alongside SOC 2, and the GRC platform you already use.
What Certifications and Accreditations Does BSI Group List?
4 listed credentials.
Which Report Types and Frameworks Does BSI Group Offer?
What Industries Does BSI Group Serve?
6 industries. Assurance specialist average: 5.
What GRC Platforms Does BSI Group Work With?
BSI Entropy Software
Global account management
London, UK (headquarters)
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