Welcome to SPIRE - the Export Control Organisation's online export licensing system.
Using SPIRE, you can apply for an export or trade licence for your activities and items if you require a licence for the wide range of "strategic" goods (such as security items, military goods, civilian products designed with a military use or purpose, firearms, police and paramilitary goods, radioactive sources and much more). You can also use SPIRE to make a Ministry of Defence Form 680 application, Private Venture security grading or Exhibition Clearance applications.
UK Sanctions against Russia
Changes to contacting ECJU operations from 1st October 2024
New service to apply for a standard individual export licence (SIEL)
Changes to applying for a licence to provide sanctioned trade services
Notices to Exporters
ECO's Notices to Exporters provide news updates on strategic export control issues including changes to legislation and notification of licence amendments or changes to the UK Strategic Export Control Lists. View all newly published Notices to Exporters
New Users
Create a new account to use SPIRE
Company Registration
We advise that you register your company on SPIRE, benefits include:
- More Control
- Time Saving
- Additional Company Security
Login to SPIRE and go to 'Manage My Registration' on the left hand side and click on 'New Registration'
See guidance on creating a new SPIRE account and registering your company.
You are kindly reminded to keep your details on SPIRE up to date so that you may be contacted by ECO regarding your application or Licence