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How to check if certain transactions, goods and services are exempt from sanctions measures (exceptions), and how to use or apply for sanctions licences.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
Statutory guidance for the Somalia sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Guidance for exporters of controlled items on how to develop compliance procedures, pass audits and meet licence obligations.
Statutory guidance for the Sudan sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
Licence for the export of military goods for the production, development or maintenance of Typhoon aircraft.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has changed the team responsible for trade sanctions licensing responsibilities.
Licence for the export of military goods for exhibition where the goods will be returned to the UK.
This licence provides regulation on the provision of technical assistance, financial services and funds, and brokering services, related to vessels.
Licence allowing people who are temporarily based abroad to access their business’ technology and information technology systems in the UK.
Licence for the export of military goods which have been imported into the UK for repair or replacement under warranty.
Find out which radioactive sources you need a licence to export and how to apply for one.
Guidance explaining the export of controlled goods.
Statutory guidance for the Lebanon sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Licence allowing the export of dual-use items if they have been temporarily imported into the UK for exhibition or demonstration.
Licence for the export of military goods for demonstration.
Licence for the export of military goods and transfers if the export is in support of UK government defence contracts.
Licence for the transfer of ‘category C’ military goods to and from specified countries.
How end-use controls apply to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) related goods, software, technology and technical assistance.
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