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Export Controls and Brokering Controls - Licenses

Period of Validity of Licenses:

In general, German export licenses are valid for a time period of two years. They may only once be extended for another two years. However, individual licenses for the export of military equipment are valid only for one year; they may be extended for one additional year.

The reason for this exception is that licenses for the export of military equipment are in particular subject to a political evaluation of the given circumstances which may vary in time. Thus, there is a maximum duration of validity of export licenses in case of military equipment of two years and in case of dual-use goods of four years (including possible extensions).

The proceedings for an application for extension are governed by the same strict principles as those that apply when issuing a new license. In case of temporary exports, the duration of a license may be stipulated according to the circumstances prevailing in the individual case (e.g. for the duration of a trade fair).

In contrast to all other types of licenses, general licenses are issued ex officio. They expire at the end of a calendar year and may be extended for further calendar years.

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