Your Out-of-House Compliance Department
Always Up to Date
We stay up to date on regulatory changes and research accordingly.
Secure & Compliant
We study the different governmental regulations to best help our clients stay secure and compliant.
Here to Serve
Whether you are in need of an entire Export Compliance Program, or assistance classifying newer products, we are here to serve.
Dependable service in an ever-changing field.
Export Compliance is a vital aspect of business for any company that deals with controlled technology or exporting. Unfortunately for businesses, governmental regulations are subject to constant changes and overhauls. White House administrations, evolving political landscapes, international conflicts, changing alliances, all are capable of exacting drastic changes on the Export Compliance apparatus. Many businesses do not have the resources or expertise to handle all of the demands presented by a vast, ever-changing field, despite its vital importance. That’s where we at AEC come in.
Training Your Relevant Staff
One of our most common services is training relevant staff members in your business. Through our strategic ally Evolutions In Business, we offer a wide variety of trainings that we can tailor to your businesses needs. The first step would be determining who in your business will require training in Export Compliance. Usually, we suggest choosing employees from several different departments, depending on the size of your organization. This includes someone high in management who will act as the ultimate authority, someone in engineering, someone in sales, etc., anyone who will be a part of the manufacturing process and the export transaction. The trainings you choose should also depend on the type of business your company is in. If you manufacture and sell ITAR controlled products, an ITAR training would be key. Our retained clients can enjoy unlimited trainings with no additional cost.
Some of our trainings include:
EAR Export Regulatory Compliance
ITAR Export Regulatory Compliance
Cyber NIST 800-171 and CMMC Certification Requirements
Export Documentation
And More…
Building Your Export Compliance Program
The key to remaining compliant over time is to create a strong foundation of Export Compliance within your business. We have found the best way to do this is to have a strong Export Compliance Program (ECP). An ECP is a guide of rules and procedures specifically created for your business. We assist you in creating it, fitting the program with procedures for your specific needs as well as necessary standards required by the government.
It has been our experience that if the government is scrutinizing your business for any compliance failings, having a strong ECP that you follow goes a long way to convincing them of your commitment to the law and our country’s security. The ECP will commit you to daily practical safety standards such as cyber security practices and visitor sign-in sheets as well as long-term actions such as periodic audits of your ECP.
Classifying Your Controlled Products
Perhaps the most important step in your business remaining compliant with U.S. regulations is the accurate classification of your products. Classification determines the level of control on your product, which in turn affects your ability to obtain licenses and the countries you are allowed to do business with. If your technology is improperly classified, you might be providing critical technology to countries the U.S. government has determined to not be responsible enough to obtain. This is why classification is the main focus for many companies, as it should be.
At AEC we work with your engineers and employees to determine the correct classification for your products. We have extensive experience with both ITAR and EAR controlled products as well as their corresponding licenses. We will work with your team to accurately classify your products and provide you with justification for those classifications you can feel confident in.
Documentation
With governmental regulations comes a lot of paperwork. At AEC we’ll work with your team to ensure the vital documents such as licenses and agreements are filled and filed correctly. We are also aware that your business operations might not be limited to the United States. We at AEC have helped many clients grow their partnerships with foreign businesses specifically through the construction of Technical Assistance Agreements and Manufacturing License Agreements. Together with your staff we can create the necessary agreements and complete the following submission to the government. AEC would act to ensure all necessary information is included and consistent with updates the government makes to their requirements.
Some of the documentation we’ve assisted with are:
ITAR Licenses
EAR Commerce Licenses
Technical Assistance Agreements
Manufacturing License Agreements
And More…
General Research
Export Compliance is a vast field requiring extensive study and research. Does your business require a different service than those listed above? Need assistance with a more niche request? We are not limited to what is listed here, so contact us with your specific request. If your business is running into a unique problem, or you have upcoming projects that require special considerations, AEC can act as your research resource.
Our job is to dive deep into governmental regulations and bring back accurate interpretations of their rules and procedures to better assist your business. Questions about hiring foreign nationals? Need help with Deemed Exports? Worried you’ve violated government regulations? Get in touch and let us help.
Rates
At Arrow Export Consultants we believe the best way for us to assist our clients is as a retained service. We offer an affordable arrangement designed to produce the best environment to help secure your business. All services we offer are included in our retained services, including unlimited correspondence, trainings, calls, and more. Our retainer allows us to act as your out-of-house Export Compliance department and a dependable, available resource. Contact us to hear about our rates and the various services we can offer for you.