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Assess your goods, software and technology to determine whether or not they are controlled and require a licence to export.
Guidance on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
As required by section 43 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act…
New trade sanctions on Russia entered into force on 24 April 2025.
Introduction A tranche of new trade sanctions on Russia entered into force…
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
The open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items has been updated to correct the permitted destinations.
Guidance on the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Licence allowing the export of a range of dual-use items in support of contracts within the oil and gas industry.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
How to use the online export licensing system to get a licence to export controlled goods, software and technology overseas.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) Syria sanctions amendments came into force on 25 April 2025 allowing removal of some export prohibitions.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
The open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items has been updated.
Licence for the export of of dual-use items to EU member states.
How the UK's strategic export controls apply to academics, university researchers and their institutions, and when an export licence is needed.
Courses, seminars, workshops and webinars to help exporters understand their obligations under export control legislation.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) agreed compound settlements with UK exporters.
Licence for the export of a wide range of military equipment to low-risk destinations.
How assimilated GEA licences authorise the export of certain controlled items to specified countries.
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