On 17 July 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“<span class="news-text_medium">OFSI</span>”) launched new online forms for submitting licence applications, reporting suspected breaches and other key reports such as frozen assets. This initiative marks a significant step forward in OFSI’s ongoing efforts to modernise and simplify its services. The new forms are designed to enhance clarity, speed and accessibility, improving the overall experience for those needing to engage with OFSI.
The forms will initially run alongside existing processes during a transition phase. While their use is not mandatory at this stage, OFSI encourages all users to familiarise themselves with the new forms and begin using them as soon as possible. To support this, downloadable versions of the forms have been made available, allowing users to preview the questions and complete them offline before submitting them via email. This will help users become accustomed to the format and requirements ahead of the full transition.
OFSI will notify stakeholders in advance before the old forms are phased out, providing updates through e-alerts and their website. OFSI values feedback from its users and encourages those using the forms to share their thoughts via email at ofsi@hmtreasury.gov.uk. Feedback will be used to guide future improvements.
Submissions will be delivered directly to the relevant teams at OFSI, speeding up the processing and response times. Built-in guidance and mandatory fields will help ensure all required information is provided correctly, reducing the need for additional follow-up questions and allowing for quicker case handling. The new forms are designed to meet high accessibility standards, ensuring usability for all users.
Upon submission, a confirmation email will be sent, containing the details of the submitted form. To ensure smooth completion of the forms, users are advised to review the downloadable versions and prepare all necessary information and documents in advance. It is also recommended that the forms be completed in a single session, as they cannot be saved midway, though details will be retained for up to 20 hours if the browser is not closed.
For assistance, each form contains guidance on how to complete it. Additional support is available via email at ofsi@hmtreasury.gov.uk.
These new online forms are expected to be beneficial tools in enhancing OFSI’s ability to manage and respond to financial sanctions effectively.
