OFSI Sanctions
OFSIOffice of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) maintains 36 active sanctions programs targeting 22 countries, including Afghanistan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Congo (DRC), Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Haiti. This page lists every OFSI program, what each restricts, and links through to the affected countries and the underlying legal sources.
Programs
36
Countries targeted
22
Countries targeted by OFSI
OFSI Sanctions Programs
Isil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
UN-based sanctions regime targeting Isil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda. 336 designated entities (248 individuals, 88 entities). Designations sourced from the UN. Earliest designation: 2019-05-01, latest update: 2022-05-31.
The Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting Afghanistan. 140 designated entities (135 individuals, 5 entities). Designations sourced from the UN. Earliest designation: 2012-03-02, latest update: 2026-07-31.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting Bosnia and Herzegovina. 3 designated entities (2 individuals, 1 entity). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2022-04-11, latest update: 2025-04-09.
The Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting the Central African Republic. 30 designated entities (23 individuals, 7 entities). Designations sourced from UN and UK. Earliest designation: 2020-08-05, latest update: 2022-01-25.
The Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Sanctions regime related to chemical weapons proliferation and use. 41 designated entities (33 individuals, 8 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2021-01-01, latest update: 2025-08-28.
The Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
International counter-terrorism sanctions regime. 63 designated entities (40 individuals, 23 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2023-12-13, latest update: 2025-04-09.
The Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Counter-terrorism sanctions regime. 12 designated entities (7 individuals, 5 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2024-12-03, latest update: 2025-01-30.
The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting malicious cyber activity. 109 designated entities (95 individuals, 14 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2024-10-01, latest update: 2025-07-31.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Comprehensive sanctions regime targeting North Korea. 261 designated entities (138 individuals, 86 entities, 37 ships). Designations sourced from UK and UN. Earliest designation: 2016-03-02, latest update: 2023-08-21.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Sanctions regime targeting the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 73 designated entities (62 individuals, 11 entities). Designations sourced from UK and UN. Earliest designation: 2018-02-01, latest update: 2024-02-28.
The Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021
Global anti-corruption sanctions regime. 65 designated entities (64 individuals, 1 entity). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2025-04-02, latest update: 2026-07-15.
The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020
Global human rights sanctions regime. 181 designated entities (141 individuals, 40 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2021-04-01, latest update: 2026-03-26.
The Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025
Sanctions regime targeting irregular migration and trafficking in persons. 55 designated entities (44 individuals, 11 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2026-05-05, latest update: 2026-05-28.
The Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Sanctions regime targeting Guinea. 5 designated entities (5 individuals). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2020-12-31, latest update: 2025-04-09.
The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022
Sanctions regime targeting Haiti. 11 designated entities (9 individuals, 2 entities). Designations sourced from the UN. Earliest designation: 2023-12-08, latest update: 2023-10-23.
The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Sanctions regime targeting Iran's nuclear activities. 303 designated entities (83 individuals, 220 entities). Designations sourced from UK and UN. Earliest designation: 2023-10-18, latest update: 2025-09-29.
The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023
Sanctions regime targeting Iran. 267 designated entities (222 individuals, 45 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2026-02-02, latest update: 2025-08-21.
The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting Iraq. 75 designated entities (65 individuals, 10 entities). Designations sourced from the UN. Earliest designation: 2004-06-02, latest update: 2022-01-25.
The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting Libya. 66 designated entities (44 individuals, 21 entities, 1 ship). Designations sourced from UK and UN. Earliest designation: 2021-05-07, latest update: 2023-11-30.
The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting Mali. 3 designated entities (1 individual, 2 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2024-11-07, latest update: 2025-04-09.
The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021
Sanctions regime targeting Myanmar. 76 designated entities (39 individuals, 37 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2024-02-01, latest update: 2026-02-10.
The Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting Nicaragua. 14 designated entities (14 individuals). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2021-11-15, latest update: 2025-04-09.
The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Sanctions regime targeting Belarus. 167 designated entities (135 individuals, 32 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2021-12-02, latest update: 2025-04-09.
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Sanctions regime targeting Guinea-Bissau. 12 designated entities (12 individuals). Designations sourced from UK and UN. Earliest designation: 2012-05-18, latest update: 2021-12-18.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Comprehensive sanctions regime targeting Russia, the largest UK sanctions program with 3450 designated entities (1928 individuals, 902 entities, 620 ships). Includes financial, transport, trade, shipping, and internet services restrictions. Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2022-03-01, latest update: 2025-07-31.
The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting Somalia. 24 designated entities (23 individuals, 1 entity). Designations sourced from the UN. Earliest designation: 2018-03-08, latest update: 2023-05-31.
The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Sanctions regime targeting South Sudan. 12 designated entities (12 individuals). Designations sourced from UK and UN. Earliest designation: 2015-07-01, latest update: 2021-12-18.
The Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting Sudan. 41 designated entities (22 individuals, 19 entities). Designations sourced from UN and UK. Earliest designation: 2026-02-05, latest update: 2026-04-29.
The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Sanctions regime targeting Syria. 353 designated entities (314 individuals, 39 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2023-12-07, latest update: 2025-12-19.
The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Sanctions regime targeting Venezuela. 51 designated entities (51 individuals). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2025-01-10, latest update: 2025-04-09.
The Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions regime targeting Yemen. 16 designated entities (15 individuals, 1 entity). Designations sourced from UN and UK. Earliest designation: 2022-03-01, latest update: 2021-12-18.
UK Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions
3 designated (2 individuals, 1 entities). Sources: UK.
UK Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions
261 designated (138 individuals, 86 entities, 37 ships). Sources: UK, UN.
UK Democratic Republic of the Congo
65 designated (56 individuals, 9 entities). Sources: UK, UN.
UK Global irregular migration and trafficking in persons sanctions
38 designated (32 individuals, 6 entities). Sources: UK.
UK Isil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions)
343 designated (255 individuals, 88 entities). Sources: UN.