Licenses & Regulations | Orbex (2024)

FAQs

What are the licensing and certification requirements important? ›

The purpose of these requirements is to ensure you have the knowledge and skills to get the job done safely and effectively. Common requirements involve certifications and licenses that prove you have specialized training in a specific area.

Most U.S. export transactions do not require specific approval in the form of licenses from the U.S. Government. In fact, only a relatively small percentage of all U.S. export transactions require licenses from the U.S. government.

Check the destination country for specific export controls

When exporting, you use the chart to identify the destination country and then cross-reference it with the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) of your item. If there is an “X” in the box, that item going to that country has license requirements.

Purpose of Licensure:

Protect the public. Limit license to qualified individuals. Ensure ongoing competence and high standards of practice. Sanction violations of standards of professional conduct.

The most important step in licensing for a licensor is conducting thorough due diligence on potential licensees.

If your goods, technology, software, destination or situation is controlled and not covered by an OGEL, you'll need to apply for a Standard Individual Export Licence (SIEL).

In most cases, you will not need a license to import goods into the U.S. But for some items, agencies may require a license, permit, or other certification.

Difference Between Exporting and Licensing

Exporting involves manufacturing and selling goods to the country of importation. While licensing refers to permitting a foreign entity (the licensee) to manufacture and sell a company's products for a royalty fee on each unit the foreign entity sells.

What is the export license code? ›

The License Code/License Exemption Code indicates the type of export license, export permit, license exemption, license exception or other export authorization. The code indicates the type of licensing requirements that a pply to the export shipment a s determined by various government agencies participating in AES.

Items not designated under the control of another federal agency or listed on the Commodity Control List (CCL) are classified as EAR99 (Export Administration Regulations). EAR99 items generally are low-technology consumer goods not requiring a license, however there are some exceptions.

Import-export licenses in the US are generally free of cost. However, some agencies may require a nominal fee to issue or renew the permit. What types of goods require an import license? Certain agricultural products, arms and ammunition, radioactive material, and commercial equipment require an import license.

As a general rule, laptops with standard software do not require an export license. However, it is recommended that you contact BIS at (202) 482-4811 to confirm the requirements needed for your particular situation prior to travel or exportation.

Certification by the National Registry is a distinct process from licensure; and it serves the important independent purpose of identifying for the public, state licensure agencies and employers, those individuals who have successfully completed the Registry's educational requirements and demonstrated their skills and ...

In conclusion, certification is an important way for individuals to demonstrate their expertise and credibility, enhance job prospects and earning potential, network with others in their field, increase confidence and job satisfaction, and ensure ongoing professional development.

Certification demonstrates your commitment to superior professionalism, upholding industry standards, and continued learning. These merits can help boost your professional credibility and prestige within your own network, with your current clients, and when pursuing new business opportunities or bidding on projects.

The purpose of certification is to demonstrate that specified requirements are met. The requirements are usually based on international standards. For example, SFS-EN ISO 9001 is a generic quality management standard that is used as a requirement in the certification of organisations' quality management systems.