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  • SIEL or SPIRE? Are you registered correctly? New update:

    SIEL or SPIRE? Are you registered correctly? New update:

    The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is moving applications for a standard individual export license (SIEL) away from the current system, SPIRE, onto a new online system, Licensing for International Trade (LITE), also known as the Apply For A SIEL Service.  …

  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Re Licensing systems

    NTE 2024/19: Customs Declaration Service (CDS) exports – important information – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) #HMRCcustoms #UKlicensing #MilitaryLicencingUK #SpireNetwork #CustomsLicense #HMRCUK #SpireHMRC #CustomsSpire #MilitaryLicenseUK #SpireLicencing

  • New leaflet

    Our leaflet says it all. Avoid 10 years in jail; avoid prosecution and damage to reputation… The UK’s Export and Arms Transfer Controls (Export Control Order 2008), plus sanctions, cover British nationals (and UK-based entities) based ANYWHERE in the world, who may be involved in deals to supply military goods……

  • Notice to Exporters: Customs Declaration

    The HMRC has highlighted some temporary issues with licence data flows between customs declaration service (CDS) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) electronic licensing systems. Please see details from the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202414-customs-declaration-service-cds-exhaustion-in-error-guidance British Export Control is a UK-based export control and sanctions consultancy and training company. We…

  • Three shipments released!

    The last few weeks, we at British Export Control helped a client get three shipments released from HMRC (NCH) border stops; including HMRC making false claims that their export licence was not valid; if your goods are stopped at export by HMRC, it’s NOT random! Seek help immediately!    British Export Control is…

  • TV appearance for the Founder of British Export Control: Martin Drew

    On 03 March 2024, the founder of British Export control, Martin Drew, was invited to appear on the GB News Flagship show, Farage.  The interview explored the ramifications for the UK , should they impose an arms ‘embargo’ on Israel. We have received positive feedback from viewers as far as…

  • Notice via gov.uk re: Open general export licence

    The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the Open general export licence (export of dual-use items to EU member states) to permit the export of certain items controlled under Schedule 3 of the Export Control Order 2008, to certain destinations. Please click on the following link for more details:…

  • Terms of service updated FEB 2024

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WORK Arms Trade Training or British Export Control hereafter referred to as ATT/BEC These standard terms and conditions shall apply to all work undertaken on behalf of Clients by ATT/BEC unless varied by written agreement. 1. Recommendations – All forecasts, estimates and recommendations are made in good faith…

  • What are Export Controls, why they are used, and why you need us.

    What are UK Export Controls? Export control regulations (laws) are put in place by the UK Government to create a requirement for a license to export or broker ‘controlled’ goods that are either military or dual use [controlled goods].  Exporters must ensure they are authorised by the Department of Business…

  • Events:

    The Welsh Government is delighted to announce our annual export conference is back for 2024. The event is a great opportunity for businesses to network with one another; get the latest export news and advice; speak to support organisations; explore overseas opportunities; and, discover tools to make your exporting business…