More information for exporters

All exports of defence related material and dual-use items for military purposes must be reported to DEKSA in accordance with the obligation set in the Export Control Regulation article 17. This is a standard condition on all licences. The exporter is responsible for reporting correctly and on time. Failure to comply with the reporting obligation may result in the revocation of the licence or criminal liability.

The reporting obligation applies to goods, services, technology, and brokering of:

Defence related material on Control List I
Dual-use items on Control List II for military use (no reporting obligation for export to civilian end-users)
Exports made under a general transfer licence
All other licences where DEKSA has set a specific condition for reporting

Reports on export must be submitted quarterly. You report using a form in E-lisens, which you can access by logging into My Page. Remember to click “Submit” to complete the report once you are ready. The form will not be sent by simply clicking “Save and Close.”

The value of the export must be reported. The amount you report should be the invoiced value of the actual sale of the goods, services, brokering, or technology. The amount should be stated in whole Norwegian kroner (NOK). Costs for freight, insurance, packaging, and similar things should not be included.

The reporting deadlines are:

15th January
15th April
15th August
15th October

Information about reporting exports to Ukraine:

For exports in support of Ukraine, only the classification code and the value should be reported. The quantity, type of goods, or description should not be provided.

Have you completed the export?

After the final delivery, you must report what you have exported and then tick the box in the report to indicate that the licence has been closed. If you do not do this, you will be required to report quarterly that the licence has not been used in that quarter. The reporting form will automatically close when the licence’s validity has expired.

Reported incorrectly?

If you have reported incorrectly and the deadline for submitting the quarterly report has not yet passed, you can correct the report and submit it again. If the deadline has passed, you can correct it as part of the reporting for the next quarter. If you have reported incorrectly for the final quarter of the year (the deadline of 15th January), you must notify DEKSA immediately by sending a separate inquiry in E-lisens.

What is the information in the reports used for?

DEKSA ensures that the export of defence related material and dual-use items for military purposes complies with the licence and the conditions set by Norwegian authorities.

Each year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reports to the Parliament (Stortinget) on the export of defence related material and dual-use items for military use. The reports submitted to DEKSA form the basis for statistics on exports from Norwegian companies, which is included in the report to the Parliament. The public report does not provide information on which companies have exported what or the value of exports from individual companies.

Reporting to the Parliament provides public and parliamentary insight into the export of defence related material. The government’s goal is to provide as much transparency as possible about the export, while adhering to the strict confidentiality requirements.

It is the exporter’s responsibility to ensure sufficient and correct documentation for each case. You must upload all relevant documents as attachments in E-lisens. All licence applications must include documentation supporting the information provided in the case. Each case should be fully documented, even if you have previously applied for a similar licence. Applications without enough or the correct type of documentation will not be processed until this is resolved, and the processing time for your case will increase.

Generally, the documentation should confirm the information you provide in the application. Exactly what is required varies and depends on the type of application, the end use of the item or technology, and the type of end user/recipient the export is intended for. Depending on your case type, relevant documents may include an end user certificate, invoice, purchase order, contract, product evaluation/self-assessment of the export, datasheet or drawing, cooperation agreement, or references to other licences or applications connected to the case.

DEKSA will send you a message in E-lisens if documentation is missing in your case or if another type of documentation is required. All information and attachments submitted in E-lisens are confidential.

The names and descriptions of goods, technology, and services should be written with full names and explanatory text, making it clear exactly what is being applied for and for what type of end use. It is not sufficient to use only abbreviations, internal names, codes, or product numbers. This also applies if DEKSA has previously processed similar cases.

DEKSA’s working language is Norwegian. If you are unable to write in Norwegian and have to submit an application in English, you are required to also include a summary in Norwegian. The Norwegian summary should explain the key aspects of the application or inquiry. The same applies when submitting appeals to decisions.

All attachments that serve as supporting documentation for applications and cases to DEKSA must be in Norwegian or English. The applicant is responsible for ensuring translation, if necessary, and for making sure the translation is accurate and complete. When translating documents, both the translated version and the original version of the document must be included in the case.

Licences from DEKSA are written in Norwegian with English headings.

If an application or inquiry is submitted by a person who has been granted authority to represent a company or another individual, a written power of attorney must be provided to document this, in accordance with the Public Administration Act Section 12, fourth paragraph. It must be documented that the authorized representative, such as a legal assistant or external consultant, is permitted to represent the company or individual in the specific case. This requirement does not apply to lawyers.

Form requirements for power of attorney:

Full name of the authorised representative
The company or individual the representative is acting on behalf of
The power of attorney must be signed and dated by the company or individual the representative is acting on behalf of
The power of attorney must not be older than six months
The power of attorney should be uploaded and attached to the application in E-lisens

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