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General trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology

This is a general trade licence in relation to prohibitions under Chapter 4N of the Russia Sanctions regulations on business enterprise software and technology.

• From: Export Control Joint Unit and Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 21 July 2025
• Last updated: 16 October 2025 — See all updates

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General trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology

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Revoked General Trade Licence Russia Sanctions – Sectoral Software and Technology

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Details

This licence is related to prohibitions under Chapter 4N of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on business enterprise software and technology to multinational clients headquartered outside of Russia (with global subsidiaries and affiliates, including in Russia) under certain conditions.

It authorises:

• the transfer of technology of business enterprise software and technology
• the making available of business enterprise software and technology
• ancillary services relating to business enterprise software and technology subject to certain terms and conditions

Published 21 July 2025

Last updated 16 October 2025 + show all updates

1. 16 October 2025

   Existing GL revoked and an updated one uploaded.

2. 21 July 2025

   First published.