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How Foreign Subsidiaries in Canada Can Comply With 2026 Export Controls Key Takeaways Navigating the 2026 updates to Canadian trade regulations requires foreign subsidiaries to localize their compliance protocols rather...
The UK operates a strict liability regime for financial sanctions breaches, meaning a company can be fined even if it did not intend to break the law. Ownership and...
Dutch companies must comply with both EU regulations and the Dutch Sanctions Act 1977, which imposes strict criminal and administrative penalties for violations. An Internal Compliance Program (ICP) is the...
Italian exporters must comply with Regulation (EU) 2021/821, which governs "dual-use" items that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. The primary regulatory authority in Italy is UAMA...
Broad Scope: US export controls now target not only hardware but also the software, technology, and "know-how" required to develop advanced AI and semiconductors. Strict Liability: Companies are held responsible...
Canadian businesses are subject to strict liability under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) and the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (FAC), meaning intent is often irrelevant...
- Italian exporters must screen all buyers, intermediaries, and end-users against updated EU and international consolidated sanction lists to avoid severe criminal penalties. - Luxury goods exceeding specific price thresholds...