Notice to exporters 2026/15: firm named after Russia sanctions breach settlement
Published 29 June 2026
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1. Introduction
Petrofac Facilities Management Limited (PFML) have paid HM Revenue and Customs a compound settlement of £569,157.07 for offences under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the Russia Regulations). The offences were committed while PFML was divesting its operations in Russia in 2022 to 2023.
PFML breached Regulation 46Y(2)(c) on 2 occasions in relation to industrial goods, sanctioned under the G7 Dependency and Further Goods chapter of the Russia Regulations. The first offence was for making the sanctioned goods available to a person connected to Russia. The second offence was for making available sanctioned goods for use in Russia. PFML also breached Regulation 46Z(1)(b) by providing technical assistance in respect of the goods they made available.
This case was brought to HMRC’s attention following a voluntary disclosure by PFML, who have fully cooperated with HMRC’s investigation.
2. Compound settlements criteria
Compound settlements may be offered where an exporter has both:
- committed a breach that was inadvertent or due to weaknesses in internal controls – HMRC will not normally offer a compound settlement where an exporter intended to breach the controls
- voluntarily told HMRC about sanctions or export control breaches