BIS Denied Persons ListSearch & Registry Entries

Is the BIS Denied Persons List a global ban?

Not automatically — it depends on the mechanism. Order-specific restrictions on export privileges under EAR parts 764 and 766; no License Exception overrides General Prohibition Four, though BIS may exceptionally authorize otherwise prohibited activity.

How often is the BIS Denied Persons List updated?

Embargo refreshes Bureau of Industry and Security (Commerce) data according to the source's available update process. The count shown comes from the published registry snapshot used to generate this page; the page may be cached between refreshes.

How do I check if a company or person is on the BIS Denied Persons List?

Use the search box above to compare a submitted name with Embargo's supported registry, including the BIS Denied Persons List. Review identity details and official source material before treating a similar name as the same party.

What does appearing on the BIS Denied Persons List mean for compliance?

Order-specific restrictions on export privileges under EAR parts 764 and 766; no License Exception overrides General Prohibition Four, though BIS may exceptionally authorize otherwise prohibited activity. Consult qualified trade-compliance counsel before making a transaction decision based on list status alone.

Where does Embargo's BIS Denied Persons List data come from?

Entries are derived from supported official government list data and linked to the relevant issuing authority where source evidence is available. Refresh schedules vary by source. Confirm current status and the applicable legal effect with Bureau of Industry and Security (Commerce) before relying on this page for a transaction decision.