Guidance

Supporting Syria’s future: guidance for businesses and aid organisations

A guide to current prohibitions and designations and how to use licences and exceptions for businesses and other organisations who want to do business and operate in Syria.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
2 December 2025

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Supporting a secure and prosperous future for Syria: guidance for businesses and NGOs

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This guidance is for: 

  • UK businesses with an interest in investing, trading, and operating in Syria 
  • UK aid organisations that support humanitarian and recovery work 

It provides updates and guidance on the following relevant legislation: 

  • the sanctions regimes that apply in Syria 
  • the terrorism legislation (proscribed organisations) which applies to Syria
  • the humanitarian provisions, exemptions, and general licences applicable to Syria

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Published 2 December 2025

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