Holistic firearms management, licensing and export control compliance to the energy sector

About Us

EA Compliance Solutions, based in Aberdeen, is a trusted provider of integrated firearms management and regulatory compliance services, specifically designed to meet the operational needs of energy operators and duty holders across the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

With extensive hands-on experience and recognised subject matter expertise, our team supports clients in navigating complex regulatory environments with clarity and confidence. Our team combines deep knowledge of statutory frameworks with practical insight into offshore energy operations, ensuring our solutions are both effective and fully compliant.

We work in close collaboration with UK Police Authorities, HM Revenue & Customs, and the Department for Business and Trade to ensure full regulatory conformity. Our core specialism lies in firearms and strategic export control compliance, with particular proficiency in import/export licensing regimes relevant to offshore energy activities.

Our approach is grounded in robust governance, proactive risk management, and a commitment to upholding national and international regulatory standards - helping our clients operate safely, legally, and efficiently.

TRUST BASED ON INTEGRITY

Firearms licensing compliance, simplified for the offshore energy sector

A Comprehensive Firearms Management Programme

• Hands-on team of subject matter experts in firearms and licensing

• Company firearms policy and operational procedure development

• Firearms security advisory service

• Management information reports on Company firearms compliance

• Market intelligence and licensing insights

• Firearms training courses

• Secure onshore storage of firearms and ammunition

• Servicing of Company firearms

• Company employee disclosure advisory and firearms licensing support

• Conduit on behalf of Company with Police Authorities, HMRC and the Department for Business and Trade

• Packing and documentation for the safe and legal shipping of all guns and ammunition (DGs)

• 24/7/365 telephone and email support

Audit & Record Keeping

Licensing & Export Control

Navigating firearms regulations in the energy industry doesn’t have to be complex. Our expert-led compliance service is built around deep industry knowledge and decades of hands-on experience. We deliver a unique suite of specialised solutions designed to keep your operations safe, compliant, and confident - so you can focus on what you do best.

Trusted expertise.

Tailored support.

Total peace of mind.

Legal Framework

A firearms management programme established to ensure the Company's full compliance with the provisions of the following applicable legislation governing the outbound and inbound transfer of firearms and ammunition to and from UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) locations:

• The Firearms Acts 1967-97

• The Export Control Order 2008

• The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

• The Customs (Export) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

• Bespoke licence application support for movement of firearms and ammunition

• Ongoing licence management

• Annual licence returns to Department for Business and Trade

• Company operational procedure development for compliant firearms movements

• Operational conduit to ensure compliant export / import of firearms and ammunition to / from Company UKCS locations (liaison with Company on- and offshore, Shorebase, Freight Agents)

• Customs declaration of controlled goods

• Export Control strategy development, programme design and process implementation

• Export Control Classification

• Comprehensive management, administration and record keeping of all Company and employee firearms licensing documentation

• Audit tracking and record keeping relative to the supply, movement and maintenance of Company firearms

• Record keeping to satisfy Police Scotland and legislative requirements

• Record keeping to satisfy Department for Business and Trade license conditions

• Record keeping to satisfy HMRC customs requirements

• Technical support to Company and attendance (if requested) during external audit by the authorities

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hello@eacompliancesolutions.com