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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…
Guidance on the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Guidance on the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
Check if you need a licence and apply online.
Tell us if you think you, or someone else, may have breached trade sanctions.
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Guidance on the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Guidance on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The structure and the format of the UK Sanctions List is changing in February 2022.
OTSI’s enforcement powers as set out in The Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024.
Find out which type of licence you need for your activity, and apply using the correct service.
Providers of legal or financial services have a legal obligation to report suspected breaches of trade sanctions.
How UK persons’ trading interests are protected and when authorisations must be obtained to trade with countries subject to specific extraterritorial laws.
Guidance on the services sanctions contained in The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Information on embargoes on West African States and how to apply for an export licence.
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023
Argentina is subject to transit control for military goods and restrictions for controlled goods and technology.
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