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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…
List of designated persons and notices issued about new designations, revocations, delistings and other changes to the UK Sanctions List.
A guide for businesses and organisations that need to understand more about what sanctions are and how they work.
If you hold certain information, you should contact OFSI as soon as practicable.
Statutory guidance for the Russia sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Guidance and webinars to help you understand how to comply with UK financial sanctions.
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.
OFSI publishes FAQs providing short-form guidance and technical information on financial sanctions.
Information to help UK businesses understand Sanctions End-Use Controls and how to ensure compliance.
Statutory guidance for the Republic of Belarus sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Statutory guidance for the Iran sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Check if you need a licence from the Office for Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), and apply online.
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
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).
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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