Can I share my SOC 2 report with prospects?
Yes, but almost always under an NDA. SOC 2 reports are confidential, so companies share them with prospects and customers after a signed non-disclosure agreement. For a freely shareable version, use a SOC 3.
The full answer
Yes — sharing your SOC 2 report with serious prospects is a normal part of enterprise sales, and a Type 2 report is exactly what enterprise security questionnaires commonly ask for. The catch is that the report is confidential, so you almost always release it only after the prospect signs a non-disclosure agreement.
The reason is the content. A SOC 2 report describes your systems, your controls, and, in a Type 2, the auditor's specific tests and any exceptions. You do not want that circulating freely, so an NDA lets you share the full report while keeping control over who reads it. Most buyers expect this and have their own mutual NDA ready.
Timing matters too. Buyers generally treat a SOC 2 report as current for about twelve months from its period end date, so a prospect deep in due diligence will want your most recent report, not one nearing that mark. If there is a gap between your report's period end and their review, a management bridge letter can cover roughly three months.
If you would rather not gate every request behind an NDA, publish a SOC 3 — the public summary version — and reserve the full SOC 2 for qualified prospects. And if you do not have a current report yet, AuditNex network audits start at $2,500 promotionally and average about $5,000, so you can get a shareable Type 2 in hand before the deal stalls.
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Related questions
Are SOC 2 reports public?
No. A SOC 2 report is confidential and shared only under NDA with customers, prospects, and auditors. If you want a freely shareable version, the public summary is a SOC 3 report.
Can buyers verify my SOC 2 report is real?
Yes. Buyers verify a SOC 2 by confirming the signing CPA firm is licensed, checking the report period and opinion, and often contacting the firm directly. A real report names a licensed firm and follows AICPA formatting.
Can one SOC 2 report cover multiple products?
Yes. One SOC 2 report can cover multiple products or systems as long as they share the same control environment and you define that scope clearly in the system description. Many companies audit their whole platform in a single report.
How long is a SOC 2 report valid?
There is no formal expiry — the AICPA sets none. In practice, buyers treat a SOC 2 report as current for about twelve months from its period end date, then expect a fresh Type 2.
What are complementary user entity controls (CUECs)?
Complementary user entity controls, or CUECs, are controls the service organization assumes its customers will operate for the overall controls to work. They are listed in the SOC 2 report, and the auditor does not test them.
What is a SOC 2 bridge letter?
A SOC 2 bridge letter is a short statement from your management confirming that nothing material changed between your report's period end and a customer's review date. It is written by you, not your auditor.
Sources: AICPA SOC 2 attestation guidance (SSAE No. 18); Enterprise security review market practice, 2026. Answer written and maintained by the AuditNex research team; last reviewed July 26, 2026. AuditNex is a marketplace — accredited firms price and scope engagements independently.