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The ECJU have advised that the General Trade Licence Russia Sanctions – Sectoral Software and Technology, due to expire on 20th October this year, is to be extended until 17th April 2026
The licence, which came into force on 21 July 2025 and was due to expire on 20 October 2025, has been extended to provide additional time for licensing processes to be completed. This is intended to ensure that legitimate use of sanctioned software and technology can continue without disruption.
If a business has questions about the impact of Russian sanctions on its UK operations in any sector, or on business operations in Ukraine or Russia, it is advised to contact the export support team at the link below.
Contact the export support team.
The export support team are providing a front-line Russia Sanctions Support Service to all businesses.
The regulations to which this notice relates are available at the link below:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 on legislation.gov.uk
Contact details for the ECJU are below:
General queries about strategic export licensing
Export Control Joint Unit
Department for Business and Trade
Old Admiralty Building
Admiralty Place
London
SW1A 2DY
Email exportcontrol.help@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Telephone 020 7215 4594
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