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Find out which people, entities and ships are designated or specified under regulations made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, and why.
Details of foreign embassies, high commissions and consulates in the UK, including heads of mission.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
======================================================================== On 28 January 2026, the OFSI Consolidated List is closing and the UK Sanctions List will be the only source for all UK sanctions designations. See …
Guidance to help business and industry prepare to use the UK Sanctions List as the only source for UK sanctions designations after the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets.
Find out when and at what rate you need to charge VAT if you supply food and drink for catering or takeaway.
Check if you need a licence and apply online.
How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
Guidance and webinars to help you understand how to comply with UK financial sanctions.
If you hold certain information, you should contact OFSI as soon as practicable.
This page contains a list of persons and entities to whom financial sanctions have been applied due to their assessed involvement in terrorist activity.
A guide for businesses and organisations that need to understand more about what sanctions are and how they work.
This page contains the current list of persons designated under the Iran sanctions regime.
OFSI publishes FAQs providing short-form guidance and technical information on financial sanctions.
Check which countries are defined as developing by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Any person or organisation involved in a transaction with those subject to financial sanctions will first need a licence from OFSI.
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations are subject to UK financial sanctions.
Guidance on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
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