ISO 22301:2019
Business continuity management systems
The world's leading standard for business continuity management. ISO 22301:2019 helps organisations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events — protecting operations, reputation, and revenue.
Why Certify
Benefits of ISO 22301:2019 Certification
ISO 22301:2019 turns business continuity planning into a competitive advantage and a demonstrable commitment to resilience.
Organisational Resilience
Build the capability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents.
Stakeholder Confidence
Demonstrate to clients, investors, and partners that your organisation can maintain critical functions under pressure.
Meet Contractual Requirements
Many enterprise clients and government contracts require business continuity certification as a condition of supply.
Reduce Downtime Costs
Structured recovery plans and tested procedures minimise the financial and operational impact of disruptions.
Protect Critical Resources
Identify and prioritise your most critical activities, staff, and assets to ensure continuity during any incident.
Regulatory Compliance
Meet sector-specific regulatory requirements for business continuity in finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.
What It Covers
Key Requirements of ISO 22301:2019
ISO 22301:2019 follows the High Level Structure (HLS), making it compatible with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for integrated management systems.
Industries
Who Needs ISO 22301:2019?
ISO 22301:2019 is critical for organisations where operational downtime has significant financial or regulatory consequences, including:
Simple & Clear
Our ISO 22301:2019 Certification Process
From Business Impact Analysis to certification — a clear, structured journey tailored to your organisation.
Application & Scoping
Define the scope of your BCMS — critical activities, locations, and services to be covered.
Certification Agreement
Agreement issued covering scope, audit timeline, and certification requirements.
Stage 1 Audit
Review of BIA, BCP documentation, and BCMS structure readiness.
Stage 1 Report
Gaps and recommendations shared to address before the Stage 2 audit.
Stage 2 Audit
On-site audit verifying your BCMS implementation, testing evidence, and recovery capability.
Certificate Issued
Your ISO 22301:2019 certificate is issued — valid for 3 years with annual surveillance audits.
Detailed Guide
Everything You Need to Know
What is ISO 22301:2019?
ISO 22301 is the Business Continuity Management System standard(BCMS). Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) It has been built to protect enterprises from downtime-related threats that may arise due to unexpected disturbances or disasters. Revenue loss, data risk breakdowns and failure to provide normal customer services as per service level agreements (SLAs) will result in disruptions to your company. A organization will be driven by Business Continuity Management Systems certification on how best to prepare for such eventualities.
The BCM standard is designed to ensure that a robust business continuity management system has been established, and that internal staff members are fully aware of their role within the system should an incident occur.
ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management System
ISO 22301 demonstrates that an organisation has a structured approach to maintaining operations during disruptions, incidents, or unexpected events. It confirms the organisation’s ability to deliver uninterrupted services and manage risks that could impact system availability.
For eInvoicing Service Providers, business continuity is critical to ensure reliable invoice exchange and reporting in line with MoF expectations.
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Benefits of ISO 22301:2019
- Maximize quality and performance
- Flexibility during interruptions
- Competitive gain
- Organizational change
- Continual internal enhancement by audits
- Legal and compliant with regulations
- Cost reduction
- Maintain acceptable standards of client delivery
- Reinforce the internal management
- Reputational administration

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