Guide

Business examining, possessing or transferring controlled goods: apply for federal registration

Identify the items, appoint responsible people, prepare security and assessments, and register before controlled access.

Priority

Do not give access to potentially controlled goods or technical data before classification and authorization. Cloud storage can also constitute examination or transfer.

Confirm the scope

Compare articles, components, software and technical data with defence-control lists and document why they are or are not controlled.

Prepare the information

Define sites, foreign nationals or workers, physical and digital access, designated official and authorized signatory.

Complete the process

Prepare the security plan, security assessments, business proof, ownership, officers and registration form.

Keep follow-up records

Wait for registration, control access and visitors, keep records, report changes and combine with export permits when required.

Register in the Controlled Goods Program

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Official sources are linked in the guide. Checked August 29, 2026; confirm current rules, forms and deadlines with the responsible authority.
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