Guidance

The U.S. and UK Economic Sanctions Authorities: A Comparative Overview

This guidance compares key aspects of U.S. and UK sanctions regimes.

• From: HM Treasury and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
• Published: 23 June 2026

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The U.S. and UK Economic Sanctions Authorities: A Comparative Overview

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The guidance compares key aspects of U.S. and UK sanctions regimes, identifying similarities and differences on topics such as sanctions lists, licenses, as well as recordkeeping and reporting requirements. This new publication focuses on ensuring that those who are required to comply with our sanctions have a clear and strong understanding of how to do so.

Published 23 June 2026