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The BIS 50% Rule: Taking the Critical Next Steps

The 50% rule from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security is here. Ownership screening is now mandatory for exporters. Name-based checks alone are insufficient. With 9B+ corporate and trade records, Sayari’s first-to-market BIS 50 solution helps you illuminate hidden affiliate relationships and navigate strict liability standards. Learn the critical next steps to operationalize compliance.

October 15, 2025
55 min
 

The long-awaited 50% rule from BIS is here – and it changes everything. It is now mandatory for exporters to conduct ownership screening on parties to their transactions prior to shipping. Name-based checks alone are insufficient. Companies must reliably identify ultimate owners across an unprecedented range of jurisdictions, product categories, and trading relationships, immediately. This increased regulatory obligation demands depth of insight into ownership structures. Sayari’s first-to-market BIS 50 solution empowers customers to illuminate hidden affiliate relationships and satisfy the rule’s strict liability standard.

Important Update: On October 30, 2025, Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to a one-year trade truce that temporarily suspends certain export controls and reduces tariffs on specific sectors. However, geopolitical risk and regulatory policy remain in constant flux. Continuous compliance data is the only way to maintain operational resilience given the unpredictable nature of these regulatory shifts.

In This Session

  • Beyond Name-Based Screening Move beyond basic screening and expand your compliance program to account for ownership-based controls that satisfy BIS 50 requirements
  • Resource Efficiency & Red Flags Best practices for managing limited compliance resources while navigating the rule’s new “red flag” for indeterminate ownership
  • Affiliate Discovery at Scale How to identify tens of thousands of restricted entities and illuminate hidden affiliate relationships using advanced data
  • Foreign Direct Product Rules Navigate expanded applicability using technical solutions and continuous monitoring across 9B+ records

Who Should Watch

This webinar is built for exporters and trade professionals managing BIS compliance. If you’re responsible for ownership screening, export controls, or trade compliance – this session is for you. We’re specifically speaking to:

  • Export Compliance Officers Teams operationalizing BIS 50% Rule ownership screening before the compliance deadline
  • Trade Counsel Legal professionals navigating emerging export control regulations and Foreign Direct Product Rules
  • Supply Chain Risk Managers Leaders identifying and mitigating end-user and affiliate risk

CE Credits: Attendees of this webinar are eligible for one (1) continuing education (CE) credit for CCS/MCS and LCB credit types from the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) for 100% attendance.

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Operationalize BIS 50% Compliance

Navigate ownership screening, foreign direct product rules, and strict liability standards with Sayari’s first-to-market BIS 50 solution. Access 9B+ corporate and trade records to identify ultimate owners instantly.

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