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.

Existing Users

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UK Sanctions against Russia

The situation in Ukraine and Russia continues to change and may involve further sanctions which could affect your business. You should continue to check the guidance pages at the link below, to ensure your business activities are compliant with the current sanctions against Russia. If you wish to surrender your Russia licences on SPIRE, we can help you with that, please ask your case officer.

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-sanctions-on-russia

Contact Phone Numbers for ECJU Case Officers have Changed

We are no longer available on phone numbers starting 020 7215.

To find the new mobile phone number for your Case Officer, please copy both parts of the URL below into your internet browser:

http://www.spire.trade.gov.uk/docs/Contact

DetailsExportLicensingOfficers.pdf

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

Contacts

General enquiries: email exportcontrol.help@trade.gov.uk or telephone 020 7215 4594

Login problems: email exportcontrol.help@trade.gov.uk

Specific application enquiries: contact your licensing case officer

MOD Form 680 casework issues:
email ECJU-MODTeam@mod.gov.uk

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