# Export control self-disclosure

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> When a company discovers a potential breach of export control regulations before authorities do, it can voluntarily disclose the matter to the competent body—such as BAFA in Germany or the relevant customs authority—through an export control self-disclosure.

When a company discovers a potential breach of export control regulations before authorities do, it can voluntarily disclose the matter to the competent body—such as BAFA in Germany or the relevant customs authority—through an export control self-disclosure. The aim is to clarify the company's legal position, correct the underlying issue, and secure a significant reduction in penalties or avoid criminal prosecution altogether. The disclosure must be proactive, complete, and truthful to be effective. It is especially relevant in transactions involving dual-use goods, arms exports, or sanctioned parties, where post-shipment compliance reviews frequently uncover irregularities. Unlike a correction notification, self-disclosure addresses substantive regulatory violations, not mere data errors.

**Source:** [https://www.bafa.de/DE/Aussenwirtschaft/Ausfuhrkontrolle/Selbstanzeige/Selbstanzeage_node.html](https://www.bafa.de/DE/Aussenwirtschaft/Ausfuhrkontrolle/Selbstanzeige/Selbstanzeage_node.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Export control self-disclosure |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.bafa.de/DE/Aussenwirtschaft/Ausfuhrkontrolle/Selbstanzeige/Selbstanzeage_node.html |

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