Is ALPA TRADING FZCO on a sanctions list?

The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect ALPA TRADING FZCO is an involved person under the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 ("the Regulations") on the basis of the following grounds: (1) It is or has been involved in a relevant activity, namely people smuggling, by facilitating the unlawful arrival in a country of individuals who are not a national of that country or permanently resident in it with a view to obtaining any gain or benefit. Specifically, it has purchased equipment, namely engines, motors and spare parts, from East Asia for the purpose of facilitating the irregular arrival of migrants across the English Channel into the United Kingdom. (2) It is or has been involved in a relevant activity, namely people smuggling, by profiting financially from the unlawful arrival in a country of individuals who are not a national of that country or permanently resident in it. Specifically, it has profited from the supply of equipment, namely engines, motors and spare parts, from East Asia for the purpose of facilitating the irregular arrival of migrants across the English Channel into the United Kingdom. (3) It is or has been involved in a relevant activity, namely people smuggling, by facilitating the unlawful arrival in a country of individuals who are not a national of that country or permanently resident in it with a view to obtaining any gain or benefit. Specifically, it has provided goods, namely engines, motors and spare parts, from East Asia that could contribute to the irregular arrival of migrants across the English Channel into the United Kingdom.

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is ALPA TRADING FZCO on a sanctions list?

Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.

How current is this record?

Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 10/22/2025.

Where can I verify this record?

Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.