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Assess your goods, software and technology to determine whether or not they are controlled and require a licence to export.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
Guidance on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Courses, seminars, workshops and webinars to help exporters understand their obligations under export control legislation.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
How the UK's strategic export controls apply to academics, university researchers and their institutions, and when an export licence is needed.
How to use the online export licensing system to get a licence to export controlled goods, software and technology overseas.
Between January and March 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued compound settlement offers to 6 UK exporters totalling over £1.3 million.
Licence for the export of of dual-use items to EU member states.
When military end-use export controls apply and to which destinations.
Licence allowing the export of technology and the information needed for the development, and production of, military goods.
Export controls on goods that can be used for torture or capital punishment.
Required supporting documentation if you are registered to use the open general export licence (military goods, software and technology).
Licence for the export of a wide range of military equipment to low-risk destinations.
Licence for the export of certain dual-use items to Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, including Liechtenstein and the USA.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
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