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Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023.
When military end-use export controls apply and to which destinations.
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
Required supporting documentation if you are registered to use the open general export licence (military goods, software and technology).
Licence allowing the export of technology and the information needed for the development, and production of, military goods.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
Licence for the export of certain dual-use items to Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, including Liechtenstein and the USA.
Guidance for exporters of controlled items on how to develop compliance procedures, pass audits and meet licence obligations.
Guidance on the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Licence allowing the export of dual-use items or military goods software or technology and trade of military goods, to, between and among Australia, the USA and the UK.
Guidance on the Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
Find out which type of licence you need for your activity, and apply using the correct service.
This page provides guidance on the partial arms embargo on exporting certain military goods to mainland China, Macao and Hong Kong.
Guidance on the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
This page provides guidance on the arms embargoes in place on Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Licence allowing the export of information security items.
Licence allowing the export or transfer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and components for military goods.
Reports and data on export control licensing compiled by the export control organisation.
Licence allowing people who are temporarily based abroad to access their business’ technology and information technology systems in the UK.
Guidance explaining the export of controlled goods.
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