This blog provides further information on how the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) makes licensing decisions. We outline both the process involved in obtaining a licence, from submitting an application to (if the licence is granted) receiving a …
On 26 October 2023, the High Court of Justice, Administrative Court, delivered its judgment rejecting a legal challenge by Mikhail Fridman against OFSI’s decision to refuse to grant certain licence requests. OFSI has been at the front and centre of …
In response to the illegal invasion of Ukraine, the UK introduced the largest and most severe package of economic sanctions that Russia has ever faced. As a result, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) continues to experience unprecedented high …
OFSI has received unprecedented numbers of licence applications to permit prohibited transactions or activities owing to more sweeping and far-reaching sanctions imposed relating to Russia and Belarus. Many of these applications involve UK persons who are owed money by Russian …
The Legal Services General Licence (INT/2022/2252300) expired on 28 April 2023 and is no longer valid. All reported use of General Licence INT/2022/2252300 should be sent to OFSI by 5 May 2023. OFSI has reviewed the reported use of …
The UK has introduced the largest and most severe package of economic sanctions that Russia has ever faced. The UK government, along with international allies, is working strenuously to reduce Putin’s ability to wage war. As part of this package, …
Find out more about financial sanctions licences, including what licences allow and top tips for applying for a licence from OFSI
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OFSI helps ensure financial sanctions are properly understood, implemented and enforced in the United Kingdom. This includes the Oil Price Cap on Russian oil.