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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…
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
OTSI’s enforcement powers as set out in The Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024.
The structure and the format of the UK Sanctions List is changing in February 2022.
Tell us if you think you, or someone else, may have breached trade sanctions.
Check if you need a licence and apply online.
Guidance on the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Guidance on the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
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.
This licence provides regulation on the provision of technical assistance, financial services and funds, and brokering services, related to vessels.
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 Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023
Guidance on the Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Guidance on the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021
Guidance on the services sanctions contained in The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Guidance on the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021
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