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The Export Control Joint Unit published 2026/08 on April 1st 2026. The notice relates to the “General trade licence Russia sanctions: sectoral software and technology” advising that the licence has been updated and the previous version has been revoked.
The updated licence is due to expire on 17th April 2026.
The licence relates to the Prohibitions under Chapter 4N of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on business enterprise software and technology to multinational clients headquartered outside of Russia (with global subsidiaries and affiliates, including in Russia) under certain conditions.
Specifically, the licence authorises the following activities
- the transfer of technology of business enterprise software and technology
- the making available of business enterprise software and technology
- ancillary services relating to business enterprise software and technology, subject to certain terms and conditions
The licence was first published in July 2025, subsequently revoked and updated in October 2025, and then updated again before the latest update.
“Business enterprise software and technology” is defined in Schedule 3IA of the Regulations, detailed as follows
(a)enterprise resource planning software;
(b)customer relationship management software;
(c)business intelligence software;
(d)supply chain management software;
(e)enterprise data warehouse software;
(f)computerised maintenance management systems;
(g)project management software;
(h)product lifecycle management software;
(i)any component of the software described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (h), including human resource, accounting or fleet management components;
(j)any other information comprised in the software described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (h); and
(k)technology required for the development, production or use of the software described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (h);
Notice to Exporters 2026/08 advises that the decision to extend the licence was made to provide additional time for licensing processes to be completed, ensuring the legitimate use of sanctioned software and technology can continue without disruption.
There is a link on gov.uk specifically for guidance on selling goods or services to Russia, Ukraine, or Belarus.
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