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Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs) Under ITAR: How They Work

Under ITAR, authorizing a foreign entity to manufacture U.S. defense articles requires a Manufacturing License Agreement approved by DDTC. This guide covers MLA scope requirements, technical data controls, party vetting, retransfer restrictions, recordkeeping obligations, and the compliance framework required to sustain authorization.

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How Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) Under the ITAR Work

Under ITAR, sharing technical data or providing defense services to foreign persons without authorization – even in routine collaboration – can constitute an unauthorized export. This guide covers how Technical Assistance Agreements work, what they must contain, and the compliance controls required to keep them effective.

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Destination Control Statements in Export Control Compliance

Destination Control Statements communicate export restrictions throughout the transaction chain and reinforce anti-diversion obligations after goods leave U.S. territory. This guide covers when they're required, what language is mandatory, where they must appear, and the common errors that create compliance exposure.

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Recordkeeping Under ITAR and EAR in Export Control Compliance

Under ITAR and EAR, recordkeeping failures are violations in their own right — even when the underlying export was lawful. This guide covers retention periods, required record types, electronic storage requirements, and the documentation practices that protect organizations when regulators come looking.

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Restricted Party Screening in Export Control Compliance

Restricted party screening is a legal requirement in U.S. export control compliance — not just a best practice. This guide covers government lists, screening timing, false positive management, documentation requirements, and the common gaps that leave compliance programs exposed.

Chinese Military End Users in Export Control Regulations

Chinese military end user restrictions under the EAR require exporters to evaluate who ultimately receives their products, not just what they ship. This guide explains MEU definitions, licensing requirements, due diligence expectations, and enforcement risks for companies working with Chinese counterparties.

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Conducting Annual Export Compliance Training for Employees

Annual export compliance training ensures employees understand evolving regulations and their day‑to‑day responsibilities. This guide explains how to build an effective program using role‑specific content, practical scenarios, documentation, and year‑round reinforcement.

Export Control Considerations in Employee Hiring

Export controls apply long before a product ships — they affect hiring, onboarding, and employee access to controlled technology. This guide explains how employers can manage deemed export risks through screening, licensing analysis, TCPs, remote access controls, and ongoing employee status reviews.

Export Control Considerations When Foreign Visitors Enter Company Facilities

Foreign visitors can unintentionally trigger export violations if sensitive technology is seen or discussed during facility access. This guide explains the essential controls—screening, escorts, device restrictions, and documentation—needed to host international guests safely and compliantly.

Forced Labor Considerations in Supply Chain Management

Forced labor compliance is now a legal requirement for importers, not just an ethical initiative. This guide explains how to identify risks, map suppliers, implement due diligence, strengthen contracts, and maintain documentation to avoid detentions, penalties, and reputational harm.

Freight Forwarder EEI Requirements

Freight forwarders play a critical compliance role in EEI filings, from securing authorization to submitting accurate, timely export data. This guide explains responsibilities, required data, timing rules, recordkeeping, and key red flags for avoiding export penalties.

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Export Compliance Red Flags for Software Companies

Software exports—especially encryption, cloud, and SaaS technologies—carry distinct export‑control risks. This guide outlines the most common red flags, including high‑risk destinations, evasive end‑use information, unusual payment structures, and attempts to bypass compliance procedures.

Understanding the BIS-711 Form in Export Control Compliance

The BIS‑711 is a key document used by BIS to verify end‑use and end‑user assurances in export licensing. This guide explains when the form is required, what must be certified, and how exporters must review, validate, and retain it to meet EAR compliance standards.

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