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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.
This user guide accompanies the UK Sanctions List search tool. It sets out…
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
A guide for businesses and organisations that need to understand more about what sanctions are and how they work.
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.
Statutory guidance for the Russia sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Statutory guidance for the Syria sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Check if you need a licence from the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), and apply online.
This page provides guidance on the partial arms embargo on exporting certain military goods to mainland China, Macao and Hong Kong.
Statutory guidance for the Afghanistan sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
This guide provides a list of UK Sanctions List (UKSL) fields and mappings to compare with the list of fields on the OFSI Consolidated List (closed 28 January 2026).
Statutory guidance for the Republic of Belarus sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK persons, including UK businesses and UK natural persons, when trading with Russia.
Statutory guidance for the Iran sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
This licence provides regulation on the provision of technical assistance, financial services and funds, and brokering services, related to vessels.
How to check if certain transactions, goods and services are exempt from sanctions measures (exceptions), and how to use or apply for sanctions licences.
Information about UK sanctions to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating outside the UK.
Tell us if you think you, or someone else, may have breached trade sanctions.
Information on embargoes on West African States and how to apply for an export licence.
Statutory guidance for the Lebanon sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Find out which body is responsible for licensing your activity, and send your application to the correct team.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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