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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.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
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.
Guidance on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
A guide for businesses and organisations that need to understand more about what sanctions are and how they work.
As part of the statutory guidance, a look-up guide listing all considerations for trade licences for certain prohibitions, and links to general licences available.
Information about UK sanctions to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating outside the UK.
Guidance on the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023.
Guidance on the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
This page provides guidance on the partial arms embargo on exporting certain military goods to mainland China, Macao and Hong Kong.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
Check if you need a licence and apply online.
Tell us if you think you, or someone else, may have breached trade sanctions.
Guidance on the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
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.
Guidance on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Guidance on the Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Guidance on the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
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