High Priority
BLOCK
SECO - Iran
Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen
About This List
SECO Iran sanctions, maintained by Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs under the Federal Act on the Implementation of International Sanctions, designate 475 individuals and entities subject to asset freezes and transaction blocks — critical for trade finance screening.
Detailed Information
Swiss SECO Consolidated Sanctions List is maintained by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the primary authority for implementing sanctions in Switzerland. Since January 2003, the sanctions regime operates under the Federal Act on the Implementation of International Sanctions (Embargo Act/EmbA). Switzerland implements UN sanctions and can adopt additional measures aligned with its main trading partners, particularly the EU.
The list includes individuals, groups, and companies subject to Swiss embargoes, with detailed identifying information in the annexes to various ordinances. These are continuously updated by the Federal Council. SECO provides an online search application for screening against sanctioned persons and entities. Since December 2023, an improved XML format has been available for automated compliance systems.
Search the list at: SECO Sanctions Search. Contact: sanctions@seco.admin.ch.
Compliance Implications
This is a high-priority sanctions list. Entities on this list are typically subject to full blocking/freezing measures. Persons and entities under applicable jurisdiction are generally prohibited from dealing with listed parties. Assets may be frozen and all transactions are typically blocked.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only. Data is sourced from official government publications and updated regularly. Always verify sanctions information with official sources and consult qualified compliance professionals for business decisions.