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Persons subject to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia sanctions regime which restrict specified activities.
Guidance to help business and industry use the UK Sanctions List as the single source for UK sanctions designations now that the OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets has closed.
Check which countries are defined as developing by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Check if you need a licence from the Office for Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), and apply online.
OFSI publishes FAQs providing short-form guidance and technical information on financial sanctions.
The FCDO invites renewable energy non‑profits to submit by 19 June 2026 MENTARI 2 proposals for policy reform, investment support, and mainstreaming gender equality, disability and social inclusion.
As part of statutory guidance to the Russia regulations: a list of exceptions that allow activities otherwise subject to sanctions in certain defined circumstances.
Any person or organisation involved in a transaction with those subject to financial sanctions will first need a licence from OFSI.
General guidance for UK financial sanctions
As part of the statutory guidance, this guide lists licencing considerations for trade sanctions licences, and provides links to general licences available.
Information to help UK businesses understand Sanctions End-Use Controls and how to ensure compliance.
Assessment of threats to UK financial sanctions compliance: a report from OFSI to support a risk-based approach to compliance in Art Market Participants and High Value Goods sector.
How to remove an overseas entity's registration from the Register of Overseas Entities.
This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.
List of designated persons and notices issued about new designations, revocations, delistings and other changes to the UK Sanctions List.
Closed: The FCDO invited expressions of interest by 17 April 2026 for a £19.95 million programme to help prevent violence against women and girls in conflict-affected areas of Sudan.
Statutory guidance for the Republic of Belarus sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
This is the standard budget template for delivery partners with accountable grant arrangements.
Guidance on compliance with UK financial sanctions regulations for high value dealers (HVDs) and art market participants.
This guidance explains the different preference tiers under the DCTS, including benefits for each tier, criteria for moving between tiers and transition periods.
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