Export Compliance & ITAR Consulting

Export compliance consultants charge $150-$350 hourly or $20,000-$150,000 per compliance program.

Serving 10-30 defense contractors generates $180,000-$1,200,000 annually with 70-85% margins.

In 2025, export controls are strictly enforced with severe penalties.

Revenue from ITAR compliance program development ($30,000-$150,000), EAR classification and compliance ($15,000-$75,000), export license applications ($5,000-$30,000 per license), trade compliance training ($8,000-$35,000), voluntary disclosures and remediation ($25,000-$200,000), and ongoing compliance monitoring ($5,000-$25,000 monthly).

Services include ITAR and EAR compliance program development, technology control plans and security, export license applications (DSP-5, DSP-73), jurisdiction and classification determinations, trade compliance training and awareness, and voluntary disclosures and audit defense.

Successful consultants understand ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations, implement compliant export control programs, navigate DDTC and BIS processes, conduct internal audits, and prevent export violations.

Defense contractors and technology companies as clients.

Marketing through defense industry associations, government contractor networks, export compliance credentials, attorney partnerships, and ITAR expertise.