NTE 2026/08: general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology
Published 1 April 2026
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Introduction
Following the coming into force of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 on legislation.gov.uk, the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) published the general trade licence Russia sanctions: sectoral software and technology.
The licence came into force on 21 July 2025 and is due to expire on 17 April 2026.
We are extending the validity of this general trade licence to provide additional time for licensing processes to be completed, ensuring that legitimate use of sanctioned software and technology can continue without disruption.
For any questions about the impact of these sanctions on UK businesses operating in any sector, or business operations in Ukraine or Russia, contact the export support team. The export support team are providing a front-line Russia sanctions support service to all businesses.
Contact ECJU
For general queries about strategic export licensing, contact the ECJU at:
Export Control Joint Unit
Department for Business and Trade
Old Admiralty Building
Admiralty Place
London
SW1A 2DY
Email: exportcontrol.help@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7215 4594
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