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Compliance & Auditing

Build a Trade Compliance App with Glide

Global trade compliance spans export controls, import regulations, sanctions, customs requirements, and country-of-origin rules — and the consequences of errors are severe. GlideApps Agency builds trade compliance apps that give your compliance team a centralized platform to manage obligations, track transactions, and demonstrate a robust compliance program to government auditors. We've built trade compliance tools for manufacturers, distributors, and multinational companies.

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GlideApps Agency builds production-ready Trade Compliance apps for enterprises and growth-stage companies — 350+ Glide apps delivered since 2019, with deep expertise in compliance & auditing. Projects start at $15,000 with typical delivery in 4–8 weeks.

350+
Glide Apps Delivered
4 wks
Avg. Delivery Time
90%
Client Retention
$40M+
Saved in Dev Costs

What does building a Trade Compliance app include?

Every engagement includes discovery, data architecture, UI/UX design, development, QA, and post-launch support — not just a build-and-handoff.

Discovery & Architecture

Requirements mapping, data modeling, integration planning, and platform-fit assessment before a single screen is built.

UI/UX Design

Wireframes and interactive prototypes designed for your users — not generic templates. Optimized for mobile and desktop.

Development & QA

Built by certified Glide experts with enterprise experience. Rigorous testing across devices, roles, and data volumes.

Launch & Support

User training, documentation, and ongoing maintenance. We don't disappear after deployment.

Key features of your Trade Compliance app

Transaction Compliance Log

Maintain a searchable log of all trade transactions with compliance flags, screening results, license references, and documentation — providing the audit trail regulators expect.

Sanctions & Restrictions Tracker

Track current sanctions programs, country restrictions, and embargoes relevant to your business — with alerts when new restrictions affect your trading partners or product categories.

Country of Origin Documentation

Track country of origin determinations by product — with supporting manufacturing data, substantial transformation analyses, and certificates of origin — to support preferential duty claims and anti-dumping compliance.

Compliance Program Health Dashboard

Monitor key compliance program metrics — screening coverage, license utilization, training completion, and audit finding trends — giving leadership a real-time view of trade compliance program effectiveness.

Who uses a Trade Compliance app?

+A specialty chemical company manages export and import compliance for 500+ monthly transactions — the trade compliance team logs all screening results, manages export licenses, and tracks country-of-origin documentation for FTA claims.
+A consumer products company uses the app to manage trade compliance across 45 importing and exporting countries — regional compliance leads update local requirements, and the global compliance director monitors the program from headquarters.
+An aerospace components manufacturer manages ITAR and EAR compliance alongside customs and import compliance in a single app — the two-person compliance team has replaced three separate tracking spreadsheets.

How much does a Trade Compliance app cost?

Projects start at $15,000 for internal business apps. Most clients invest $40,000–$80,000 annually across development, iteration, and support.

Project TypeTimelineStarting At
Internal Business App4–6 weeks$15,000
Client-Facing Portal4–6 weeks$20,000
Enterprise Platform6–8 weeks$40,000
Multi-App Architecture8–12 weeks$50,000+

The Glide Sprint Process

How we build your Trade Compliance app

01

Discovery

Requirements, data modeling, and platform-fit assessment. We define scope before writing a line of logic.

02

Architecture

Data structure, security model, integration map, and user roles. The blueprint that prevents rework.

03

Build

Iterative development with weekly demos. You see progress, not just status updates.

04

QA & Launch

Cross-device testing, user acceptance, and production deployment with rollback safety.

05

Support

Ongoing maintenance, feature iterations, and scaling support. We don't disappear after launch.

Frequently asked questions about Trade Compliance apps

How does the app help us manage free trade agreement utilization?+
We build FTA tracking into the app — managing certificates of origin, origin determinations, and FTA qualification documentation by product and country pair. Your team can see at a glance which products qualify for preferential treatment under each FTA.
Can the app manage both import and export compliance in a single system?+
Yes. We structure the app to manage both import compliance (tariff classification, valuation, FTA, antidumping) and export compliance (licensing, screening, end-use controls) with shared transaction logging and separate workflow modules.
How does the app support Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) compliance?+
We build C-TPAT compliance tracking into the app — managing supply chain security assessments, partner vetting records, and minimum security criteria documentation to support your C-TPAT certification.
Does the app integrate with our ERP or customs broker systems?+
Glide apps connect via API to ERP systems and can receive transaction data from customs broker portals. This eliminates duplicate data entry and ensures your compliance records are tied to actual transaction records.
How do we handle compliance for new markets or new product introductions?+
We build market entry compliance checklists into the app — your trade compliance team works through regulatory requirements for each new market or product, documents their analysis, and tracks any required licenses or approvals before the first shipment.

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