Kiri
| Dokumendiregister | Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium |
| Viit | 6-1/1359-1 |
| Registreeritud | 27.03.2025 |
| Sünkroonitud | 28.03.2025 |
| Liik | Sissetulev kiri |
| Funktsioon | 6 Rahvusvahelise koostöö korraldamine |
| Sari | 6-1 EL otsustusprotsessidega seotud dokumendid (eelnõud, seisukohad, töögruppide materjalid, kirjavahetus) |
| Toimik | 6-1/2025 |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | Avalik |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | |
| Adressaat | EU SANCTIONS HELPDESK |
| Saabumis/saatmisviis | EU SANCTIONS HELPDESK |
| Vastutaja | Silver Tammik (Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium, Kantsleri valdkond, Strateegia ja teenuste juhtimise valdkond, EL ja rahvusvahelise koostöö osakond) |
| Originaal | Ava uues aknas |
Failid
Supporting EU SMEs with sanctions compliance
INFORMATION FOR PARTNERS
Streamlining due diligence processes
Building confidence for financial partners
Combatting over-compliance
OUR OBJECTIVES
Information and resources
Compliance support services
OUR SERVICES
The European Commission’s EU Sanctions Helpdesk assists European operators, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), in complying with European Union restrictive measures (also known as sanctions) imposed worldwide.
Our services Information and resources We offer users a comprehensive range of materials, includ- ing informative resources relating to EU restrictive measures and country-specific guidance.
Compliance support services For those unable to perform due diligence independently, we provide support in completing counterparty and transaction assessments, giving our users greater confidence that their business activities comply with EU sanctions.
Our objectives Streamlining due diligence processes We offer practical guidance to European operators to support their due diligence and compliance processes, reducing transaction costs when dealing with countries subject to EU sanctions.
Combatting over-compliance European operators may avoid some legitimate business opportunities due to uncertainties about their legality. This can disrupt crucial trade, such as trade supporting food security. Our solutions help address this issue, ensuring con- tinued trade that aligns with EU Foreign and Security Policy.
Building confidence for financial partners We aim to reassure financial institutions that European operators using our service conduct proper due diligence for transactions in countries that are targeted by EU sanctions.
We offer and seek the following partnership opportunities:
Events
> Invite us to your events, including meetings and conferences, where we can join a panel or make a presentation.
> Join one of our upcoming events, such as information sessions, seminars, and workshops.
> Participate in industry events, including trade fairs that you (co-) organise or attend.
Cross-promotion
> Develop joint activities that will promote the EU Sanctions Helpdesk to your members, partners or clients, as well as raise awareness of your activities among the users of the Helpdesk.
Training
> Benefit from our training sessions, which share information that can be provided to your members.
Propose synergies! Reach out to [email protected]
Share your feedback! Please take a few minutes to share your insights by completing the online form.
Visit the EU Sanctions Helpdesk! Become familiar with our services and stay up-to-date with our latest activities.
Subscribe to our newsletter! Get the latest news, and resources in your inbox.
We welcome collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including public authorities, business support stakeholders, financial institutions, and international sanctions and compliance organisations.
Partner with us!
Streamlining due diligence processes
Building confidence for financial partners
Combatting over-compliance
OUR OBJECTIVES
The European Commission’s EU Sanctions Helpdesk assists European operators, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), in complying with European Union restrictive measures (also known as sanctions) imposed worldwide.
Our services Information and resources We offer users a comprehensive range of materials, includ- ing informative resources relating to EU restrictive measures and country-specific guidance.
Compliance support services For those unable to perform due diligence independently, we provide support in completing counterparty and transaction assessments, giving our users greater confidence that their business activities comply with EU sanctions.
Our objectives Streamlining due diligence processes We offer practical guidance to European operators to support their due diligence and compliance processes, reducing transaction costs when dealing with countries subject to EU sanctions.
Combatting over-compliance European operators may avoid some legitimate business opportunities due to uncertainties about their legality. This can disrupt crucial trade, such as trade supporting food security. Our solutions help address this issue, ensuring con- tinued trade that aligns with EU Foreign and Security Policy.
Building confidence for financial partners We aim to reassure financial institutions that European operators using our service conduct proper due diligence for transactions in countries that are targeted by EU sanctions.
Supporting EU SMEs with sanctions compliance
INFORMATION FOR SMEs
Information and resources
Compliance support services
OUR SERVICES
> Increase your awareness by checking the resources of the EU Sanctions Helpdesk.
> Submit a request for our compliance support service.
> Attend one of our events, including information and training sessions, seminars, and workshops.
Are you an SME?
Have you discovered a new market or customer?
Do you want to understand the business opportunities and risks?
Share your feedback! Please take a few minutes to share your insights by completing the online form.
Subscribe to our newsletter! Get the latest news, and resources in your inbox.
Visit the EU Sanctions Helpdesk! View our resources or seek our sanctions compliance support.
Do you have an enquiry? Contact us at [email protected]
Get sanctions compliance support!
Confused about EU sanctions? Discovered a new market? Want to understand business opportunities and risks?
The EU Sanctions Helpdesk supports EU SMEs and organisations.
Our website and personalised Support Service give you all the answers you need for sanctions peace of mind.
Follow this 4-step process for due diligence peace of mind:
2
4
3
1
Get sanctions compliance support!
Understanding the Sanctions Compliance Support Service
EU SANCTIONS HELPDESK
Why should your SME take advantage of our service?
We can:
> Give you customised, one-to-one support
> Reduce your transaction costs
> Cover the more than 40 countries affected by EU sanctions
Check our website for sanctions information, resources, and
additional tips.
The Helpdesk will prompt you for information as you
complete your request.
The Helpdesk team will review your request and inform
you about next steps.
Click ‘Get Support’ if you have a specific need.
Get started now! Remember It’s not just sales! Sanctions could apply to all sorts of business exchanges, including purchasing from affected countries.
For example:
I’ve found a great opportunity, but I need help! My situation is:
• Who: A medical supply company in Turkey that deals with partners in Iran
• What: Medical products and services
• Where: Iran, with transit through Turkey
• What will it be used for: Supplying civil hospitals and clinics
3
What information should you provide to the Helpdesk?
Think of the ‘4 Ws’:
> Who will you supply to?
Customers, intermediaries, end-users...
> What will you supply?
Services, technology, dual-use products, military equipment, humanitarian goods...
> Where will you supply it to?
Country of final destination, transit countries, sensitive regions...
> What will the product or service be used for?
Commercial, civil, military...
> An initial response to your question can be expected within 2 working days.
> For certain questions we should be able to give a quick response, while other issues may require further investigation.
> If the Helpdesk team needs more information or has any questions, we will contact you before completing the final report.
4
We’ll get back to you soon!
Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. |
Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. |
Dear Sir/Madam
We are pleased to announce the official launch of the EU Sanctions Helpdesk, the service designed to support EU SMEs in complying with EU restrictive measures. The trial phase we wrote to you about on 3 December has now successfully concluded.
About the EU Sanctions Helpdesk
The EU Sanctions Helpdesk provides information on all EU restrictive measures. It assists EU operators in understanding sanctions due diligence processes and offers free support for the conducting of due diligence when users lack the necessary tools or resources.
The EU Sanctions Helpdesk seeks to:
- Support the compliance of EU SMEs with EU sanctions
- Reduce transaction costs for EU SMEs
- Reassure financial institutions that EU operators using our service have conducted sanctions due diligence
We offer:
- A website dedicated to sanctions information and resources for European SMEs
- Support for sanctions questions or due diligence requirements
- Information and training sessions, seminars, and workshops
- Regular newsletters with the latest updates most relevant for SMEs
Opportunities for Engagements in Estonia
We are engaging with a wide range of industry groups and trade associations across the EU and beyond. We would welcome your support and assistance in bringing this new service to the attention of as many SMEs as possible by helping us to:
- Identify suitable awareness-raising events such as trade fairs and missions involving sanctioned countries
- Connect with important stakeholders such as public sector bodies, industry groups, trade associations, chambers of commerce, etc
- Reach a wider audience by partnering with us to share the news through your digital channels and on your website
Next Steps
- We value your feedback on this initiative and would appreciate hearing your thoughts on potential collaboration opportunities. Could you spare a few minutes to share your insights by completing a short survey?
- If you have any questions for us or would like to arrange a discussion between our teams then please email [email protected].
- You can help us spread the word about the support offered by the EU Sanctions Helpdesk by using materials from the attached multiplier kit.
- We also encourage you to visit our website and to subscribe to our newsletter.
Thank you for considering this partnership. We look forward to working together to raise awareness of this new service among SMEs in Estonia.
EU SANCTIONS HELPDESK
W: https://eu-sanctions-compliance-helpdesk.europa.eu
Supporting EU SMEs with sanctions compliance
INFORMATION FOR PARTNERS
Streamlining due diligence processes
Building confidence for financial partners
Combatting over-compliance
OUR OBJECTIVES
Information and resources
Compliance support services
OUR SERVICES
The European Commission’s EU Sanctions Helpdesk assists European operators, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), in complying with European Union restrictive measures (also known as sanctions) imposed worldwide.
Our services Information and resources We offer users a comprehensive range of materials, includ- ing informative resources relating to EU restrictive measures and country-specific guidance.
Compliance support services For those unable to perform due diligence independently, we provide support in completing counterparty and transaction assessments, giving our users greater confidence that their business activities comply with EU sanctions.
Our objectives Streamlining due diligence processes We offer practical guidance to European operators to support their due diligence and compliance processes, reducing transaction costs when dealing with countries subject to EU sanctions.
Combatting over-compliance European operators may avoid some legitimate business opportunities due to uncertainties about their legality. This can disrupt crucial trade, such as trade supporting food security. Our solutions help address this issue, ensuring con- tinued trade that aligns with EU Foreign and Security Policy.
Building confidence for financial partners We aim to reassure financial institutions that European operators using our service conduct proper due diligence for transactions in countries that are targeted by EU sanctions.
We offer and seek the following partnership opportunities:
Events
> Invite us to your events, including meetings and conferences, where we can join a panel or make a presentation.
> Join one of our upcoming events, such as information sessions, seminars, and workshops.
> Participate in industry events, including trade fairs that you (co-) organise or attend.
Cross-promotion
> Develop joint activities that will promote the EU Sanctions Helpdesk to your members, partners or clients, as well as raise awareness of your activities among the users of the Helpdesk.
Training
> Benefit from our training sessions, which share information that can be provided to your members.
Propose synergies! Reach out to [email protected]
Share your feedback! Please take a few minutes to share your insights by completing the online form.
Visit the EU Sanctions Helpdesk! Become familiar with our services and stay up-to-date with our latest activities.
Subscribe to our newsletter! Get the latest news, and resources in your inbox.
We welcome collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including public authorities, business support stakeholders, financial institutions, and international sanctions and compliance organisations.
Partner with us!
Streamlining due diligence processes
Building confidence for financial partners
Combatting over-compliance
OUR OBJECTIVES
The European Commission’s EU Sanctions Helpdesk assists European operators, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), in complying with European Union restrictive measures (also known as sanctions) imposed worldwide.
Our services Information and resources We offer users a comprehensive range of materials, includ- ing informative resources relating to EU restrictive measures and country-specific guidance.
Compliance support services For those unable to perform due diligence independently, we provide support in completing counterparty and transaction assessments, giving our users greater confidence that their business activities comply with EU sanctions.
Our objectives Streamlining due diligence processes We offer practical guidance to European operators to support their due diligence and compliance processes, reducing transaction costs when dealing with countries subject to EU sanctions.
Combatting over-compliance European operators may avoid some legitimate business opportunities due to uncertainties about their legality. This can disrupt crucial trade, such as trade supporting food security. Our solutions help address this issue, ensuring con- tinued trade that aligns with EU Foreign and Security Policy.
Building confidence for financial partners We aim to reassure financial institutions that European operators using our service conduct proper due diligence for transactions in countries that are targeted by EU sanctions.
Supporting EU SMEs with sanctions compliance
INFORMATION FOR SMEs
Information and resources
Compliance support services
OUR SERVICES
> Increase your awareness by checking the resources of the EU Sanctions Helpdesk.
> Submit a request for our compliance support service.
> Attend one of our events, including information and training sessions, seminars, and workshops.
Are you an SME?
Have you discovered a new market or customer?
Do you want to understand the business opportunities and risks?
Share your feedback! Please take a few minutes to share your insights by completing the online form.
Subscribe to our newsletter! Get the latest news, and resources in your inbox.
Visit the EU Sanctions Helpdesk! View our resources or seek our sanctions compliance support.
Do you have an enquiry? Contact us at [email protected]
Get sanctions compliance support!
Confused about EU sanctions? Discovered a new market? Want to understand business opportunities and risks?
The EU Sanctions Helpdesk supports EU SMEs and organisations.
Our website and personalised Support Service give you all the answers you need for sanctions peace of mind.
Follow this 4-step process for due diligence peace of mind:
2
4
3
1
Get sanctions compliance support!
Understanding the Sanctions Compliance Support Service
EU SANCTIONS HELPDESK
Why should your SME take advantage of our service?
We can:
> Give you customised, one-to-one support
> Reduce your transaction costs
> Cover the more than 40 countries affected by EU sanctions
Check our website for sanctions information, resources, and
additional tips.
The Helpdesk will prompt you for information as you
complete your request.
The Helpdesk team will review your request and inform
you about next steps.
Click ‘Get Support’ if you have a specific need.
Get started now! Remember It’s not just sales! Sanctions could apply to all sorts of business exchanges, including purchasing from affected countries.
For example:
I’ve found a great opportunity, but I need help! My situation is:
• Who: A medical supply company in Turkey that deals with partners in Iran
• What: Medical products and services
• Where: Iran, with transit through Turkey
• What will it be used for: Supplying civil hospitals and clinics
3
What information should you provide to the Helpdesk?
Think of the ‘4 Ws’:
> Who will you supply to?
Customers, intermediaries, end-users...
> What will you supply?
Services, technology, dual-use products, military equipment, humanitarian goods...
> Where will you supply it to?
Country of final destination, transit countries, sensitive regions...
> What will the product or service be used for?
Commercial, civil, military...
> An initial response to your question can be expected within 2 working days.
> For certain questions we should be able to give a quick response, while other issues may require further investigation.
> If the Helpdesk team needs more information or has any questions, we will contact you before completing the final report.
4
We’ll get back to you soon!
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