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UK-HMTorganizationThe Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Asset freezeDirector Disqualification Sanction

Is Bonyad Taavon Sepah on a sanctions list?

Yes. Bonyad Taavon Sepah appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 12/31/2020.

Remarks

Bonyad Taavon Sepah, also known as the IRGC Cooperative Foundation, was formed by the commanders of the IRGC to structure the IRGC's investments. It is controlled by the IRGC. Bonyad Taavon Sepah's Board of Trustees is composed of nine members, of whom eight are IRGC members. These officers include the IRGC's Commander in Chief, who is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the Supreme Leader's representative to the IRGC , the Basij Commander, the IRGC Ground Forces Commander, the IRGC Air Force Commander, the IRGC Navy Commander, the head of the IRGC Information Security Organisation, a senior IRGC officer from the Armed Forces general staff and a senior IRGC officer from MODAFL. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Aliases (7)
Bonyad Taavon·akaBonyad-e Ta'avon-e Sepah·akaBonyad-e Ta'avon-Sepah·akaCooperative Foundation of the Revolutionary Guards·akaIRGC Cooperative Foundation·akaSepah Cooperative Foundation·akaبنیاد تعاون سپاه پاسداران انقلاب اسلامی‎·alt
Addresses
  • Niayes Highway, Seoul Street, Tehran, Iran

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 Bonyad Taavon Sepah 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 12/31/2020.
Where can I verify this record?
Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.