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Export Permit & Licence Applications

Application support and submission for Global Affairs Canada export controls and compliance.

$349flat rate
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What this service solves

Application support and submission for Global Affairs Canada export controls including permit applications, controlled goods registration, and compliance programs. Ensure smooth international trade with proper documentation.

Goals

  • Determine Export Control List (ECL) classification and dual-use status
  • Prepare export permit applications via Export Controls On-Line (EXCOL)
  • Establish Controlled Goods Program (CGP) registration and designated official oversight
  • Prevent CBSA export holds and ensure compliant international commercial shipping

Outcomes

  • ECL group assessment and export permit requirement validation
  • Prepared EXCOL application package with end-user certificates and technical datasheets
  • Export compliance checklist for freight forwarders and customs brokers
How it works

The Export Permit & Licence Applications Process

1

Classification

Review product specifications against the Export Control List (ECL) and Area Control List.

2

Documentation

Collect End-Use Statements (EUS), purchase contracts, and international consignee proofs.

3

EXCOL filing

Guide application lodgement through Global Affairs Canada's EXCOL portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Export Permit & Licence Applications - Your Questions Answered

How long does Global Affairs Canada take to review an export permit?

Standard controlled items take approximately 10 to 40 business days depending on the destination country and strategic nature of the goods.

Do software or encryption keys require export permits?

Certain advanced cryptographic software and dual-use technologies are controlled under ECL Group 1 and Group 5, requiring specific export authorizations.

Statistics & Program References (2026)

All figures on this page are sourced from official Government of Canada and United States government publications. Figures reflect 2026 program parameters unless otherwise noted.