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Notice to exporters 2026/02: updated guidance on open licence returns

Guidance updated to clarify which licences require returns and what information exporters must provide.

• From: Export Control Joint Unit and Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 29 January 2026

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NTE 2026/02: updated guidance for submitting open licence returns

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This notice outlines updates to the open licence returns guidance:

• clarifying exporter obligations
• return submission requirements
• the process for ensuring accurate, timely reporting under revised compliance expectations

The notices to exporters collection brings together all published notices.

Published 29 January 2026