Do I need an export licence in Sweden to ship dual-use software updates to a customer in China?

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I run a small Swedish tech company and we provide encrypted software updates remotely. A client in China wants regular patches and support, and I’m unsure if this counts as exporting dual-use technology. What checks and documentation do we need to stay compliant?

FRÖDING Juristbyrå AB · Accepted Answer

Yes this can fall under EU dual-use export control rules, depending on what the software does and how the encryption is implemented. Do you need more help? Contact us directly and we provide guidance.

Do I need an export licence in Sweden to ship dual-use software updates to a customer in China?

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