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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 on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
As required by section 43 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act…
Information about UK sanctions to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating outside the UK.
Guidance on the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
The structure and the format of the UK Sanctions List is changing in February 2022.
Information about UK sanctions and relevant local laws to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating in Kazakhstan.
Guidance on the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Guidance on the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Tell us if you think you, or someone else, may have breached trade sanctions.
This page provides guidance on the arms embargo in place on Armenia and Azerbaijan.
OTSI’s enforcement powers as set out in The Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024.
Information about UK sanctions and relevant local laws to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating in Georgia.
Check if you need a licence and apply online.
Information about UK sanctions and relevant local laws to support compliance of non-UK businesses in Armenia.
This page provides guidance on the partial arms embargo on exporting certain military goods to mainland China, Macao and Hong Kong.
Information about UK sanctions and relevant local laws to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating in Kyrgyzstan.
Information about UK sanctions and relevant local laws to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating in Uzbekistan.
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