Fiducia TogetherSanctions screening
Checking you are not dealing with someone you are prohibited from dealing with.
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What it means
UK sanctions prohibit dealing with designated persons and entities, and restrict trade with certain countries and sectors.
Why it matters
Breach is a criminal offence with strict liability elements, and it applies to businesses of any size — there is no small business exemption.
What it looks like in practice
Screen customers, suppliers, owners and payment counterparties against the UK Sanctions List. Ownership and control tests catch entities owned by designated persons even where the entity itself is not listed.
What to watch out for
Indirect exposure through an intermediary or a supply chain. And payments routed through a sanctioned bank.
Where to get proper advice
OFSI's guidance and the consolidated list, free. A compliance adviser for higher-risk trade.
Where to read more
Last reviewed 2026-08-28 by Fiducia Together · Next review due 2027-08-28
Please note: This page explains what a term means. It is general information, not legal, financial, tax or investment advice, and it does not know anything about your business. Before you sign, file or commit to anything, check it with an accountant, a solicitor, or the official guidance we link to.