SOC 2 Compliance Checklist
A step-by-step SOC 2 readiness checklist for B2B SaaS startups pursuing a Type II report under the AICPA Trust Services Criteria (2017, revised 2022). Covers the 5 TSCs, the Common Criteria controls, evidence collection, auditor selection, and a realistic 6-12 month timeline with a $25K-$100K budget.
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About this checklist
Type
Checklist
Items
116
Category
Business Operations
Updated
May 27, 2026
This checklist is a starting template, compiled from publicly available best-practice sources and reviewed regularly by our editors. Treat the items as a guide and adapt them to your situation. You can edit, add, remove, or reorder anything when you open the list in our builder.
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