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When military end-use export controls apply and to which destinations.
Licence for the export of certain dual-use items to Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, including Liechtenstein and the USA.
Guidance on the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023.
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 for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
Guidance on the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Guidance on the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Licence for the export of military goods to a government or a NATO organisation in any of the destinations or countries listed in the OGEL.
This page provides guidance on the partial arms embargo on exporting certain military goods to mainland China, Macao and Hong Kong.
Licence allowing the export of information security items.
Export control licensing statistics compiled by the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
Guidance on the Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Licence for the export of military goods for demonstration.
Guidance for exporters of controlled items on how to develop compliance procedures, pass audits and meet licence obligations.
Find out which type of licence you need for your activity, and apply using the correct service.
Guidance on the Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
This licence provides regulation on the provision of technical assistance, financial services and funds, and brokering services, related to vessels.
Guidance on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
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