International trade compliance poses a significant challenge for global businesses, given the constantly changing regulatory landscape. Companies face serious compliance risks as they seek to navigate these complex trade regulations.
Trade regulations are restrictions imposed by governments to control the movement of military and dual-use items, including products, software and technology. The main purpose of these regulations is to prevent the proliferation of WMD and maintain international stability.
Non-compliance with trade regulations can result in significant penalties, the removal of export privileges and in some cases criminal liability.
With government regulators tightening their enforcement of these regulations, increasing the focus on accountability of senior management and imposing ever-growing penalties, export controls and sanctions compliance is quickly becoming a top strategic issue for many multinational businesses.