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COMPLIANCE

Compliance and regulatory framework.

Every transaction is documented and reviewed before commitment.

Archival documents on a desk
Documentary record
Our regulatory standing

Regulatory compliance is the framework within which every Noble Group transaction is structured, not a secondary consideration. The firm holds registrations across three jurisdictions, the US, the EU, and Bulgaria, and operates within the rules of each.

DOD/DLA Contractor
CAGE 9DFE9
United States
ITAR Registered Broker
K-9199
United States · 22 CFR Part 129
UN Registered Supplier
#1069399
United Nations Global Marketplace
Bulgarian Defense Trade License
208070320
Bulgarian Ministry of Economy
Licensed Warehouse
Bulgaria
Explosives & controlled weapons storage
Applicable legal frameworks

Governing law and regulation.

All Noble Group transactions are conducted in compliance with the following regulatory frameworks, as applicable to the specific transaction.

BG
Bulgarian Law on Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Products
The primary domestic legislation governing Noble Group's licensing, warehousing, and transaction activities.
EU
EU Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP
The EU framework governing member state export of military equipment. As a Bulgarian company operating within the EU, Noble Group's export activities are subject to the eight criteria of the Common Position and to Council assessments of destination risk.
US
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
22 CFR Parts 120-130. Noble Group's ITAR broker registration requires compliance with U.S. re-export and brokering rules where U.S.-origin defense articles are involved in any transaction.
US
Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
15 CFR Parts 730-774. Applicable to dual-use items and technology originating from or transiting through the United States.
MTCR
Missile Technology Control Regime
Applicable to transactions involving items on the MTCR Annex, including certain UAS and rocket systems.
Transaction process

The transaction process.

No transaction is initiated, progressed, or completed without the required export licenses from all competent authorities. Noble Group's standard transaction compliance process is fixed.

01
Initial inquiry screening
Assessment of the buyer's profile, country of destination, and item description against applicable embargo and sanctions lists.
02
End-user verification
Collection and review of end-user documentation, including End-User Certificate (EUC), entity verification, and, where required, delivery verification documentation.
03
Export license application
Preparation and submission of export license applications to the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy and, where applicable, to the U.S. Department of State DDTC or Department of Commerce BIS.
04
Commercial documentation
Preparation of commercial contracts, pro-forma invoices, and all required shipping documentation in compliance with the applicable export authorization.
05
Logistics and customs
Freight coordination, customs clearance, and confirmation that all transit and import requirements in the destination country are satisfied.
06
Delivery confirmation
Confirmed receipt by the authorized end-user, with delivery verification provided to the relevant licensing authority as required.
End-user verification

Noble Group LTD supplies exclusively to verified government bodies, national armed forces, and licensed institutional clients. All buyers are required to provide documented evidence of their legal authority to procure defense equipment, and the use to which the equipment will be put.

Noble Group reserves the right to decline any inquiry or transaction at its sole discretion, regardless of the regulatory status of the buyer. We do not supply to private individuals, non-governmental armed groups, or any party unable to substantiate its end-use case.

Reference

Common questions.

Q
Is Noble Group LTD a licensed arms dealer in Bulgaria?
Noble Group LTD is a licensed defense trade broker and supplier, not an unlicensed dealer. The firm holds Bulgarian defense trade license 208070320, US ITAR broker registration K-9199, DOD/DLA contractor status (CAGE 9DFE9), and UN supplier registration #1069399, and transacts only with verified government and licensed institutional buyers.
Q
Is Noble Group LTD ITAR registered?
Yes. Noble Group LTD is an ITAR registered broker, Broker No. K-9199, registered with the U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) under 22 CFR Part 129.
Q
What registrations does the firm hold?
Five, across three jurisdictions: US DOD/DLA contractor status (CAGE 9DFE9), ITAR broker registration (K-9199), UN registered supplier status (#1069399), a Bulgarian commercial defense trade license (208070320), and a licensed warehouse in Bulgaria for explosives and controlled weapons.
Q
Who do you supply?
The firm supplies verified government bodies, national armed forces, and licensed institutional clients exclusively. It does not supply private individuals or any party unable to substantiate its end-use case.
Q
Do you verify end-users?
Yes, on every transaction. This covers End-User Certificates, entity verification, and post-shipment delivery verification where required. Transactions that cannot be substantiated are declined.
Q
Where is the firm located?
Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm is Bulgarian-American owned and operates under US, EU, and Bulgarian export law.
Verification requests are welcome.
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