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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.
Guidance on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
As required by section 43 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act…
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
New trade sanctions on Russia entered into force on 24 April 2025.
Guidance on the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Information on sectoral software sanctions in the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (‘the Russia Regulations’).
Information on technology transfer sanctions in the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (‘the Russia Regulations’).
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023.
The structure and the format of the UK Sanctions List is changing in February 2022.
What transport sanctions are, how to apply for a transport sanctions licence and how to report a breach.
Guidance on the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Guidance on the Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
Tell us if you think you, or someone else, may have breached trade sanctions.
Check if you need a licence and apply online.
This page provides guidance on the partial arms embargo on exporting certain military goods to mainland China, Macao and Hong Kong.
Guidance on the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
This page provides guidance on the arms embargoes in place on Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Find out which type of licence you need for your activity, and apply using the correct service.
Guidance for UK exporters on countering Russian sanctions evasion and circumvention.
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