NTE 2026/02: updated guidance for submitting open licence returns
Published 29 January 2026
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The guidance for submitting open licence returns has been updated to reflect changes in reporting requirements and to provide clearer instructions for exporters.
This includes an updated list of open general export licences (OGELs) that now require an open licence return (OLR), along with revised explanations of what information must be recorded and how returns should be submitted.
These updates are intended to help exporters meet their compliance obligations by improving the accuracy and consistency of reporting. Exporters should review the updated guidance and ensure their internal processes are aligned with the new requirements ahead of their next reporting cycle.
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