STATE SPECIALIZED RUSSIAN EXPORT-IMPORT BANK Disqualified
The Companies House register of disqualified directors records that STATE SPECIALIZED RUSSIAN EXPORT-IMPORT BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) was disqualified from acting as a corporate director with effect from 6 August 2026. The listing registers case reference RUS3710 and specifies no end date, recorded on the public register as 31 December 9999. The statutory basis recorded is Section 3A of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
Disqualification details
| Detail Field | Registered Entry |
| --- | --- |
| Registered Name | STATE SPECIALIZED RUSSIAN EXPORT-IMPORT BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) |
| Entity Type | Corporate Director |
| Disqualification Start Date | 6 August 2026 |
| Disqualification End Date | 31 December 9999 (No end date recorded) |
| Duration | Indefinite |
| Statutory Basis | Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (Section 3A) |
| Reason Description | Disqualification under sanctions regulation |
| Case Identifier | RUS3710 |
| Companies Named on Record | None listed on the published register entry |
Companies named on the register
The public register entry for case reference RUS3710 does not list any specific UK target companies attached to this corporate disqualification record. Searchers should verify entity details directly via official registers.
What a corporate disqualification means in law
Section 3A of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 empowers regulatory authorities to disqualify designated entities or individuals from corporate governance roles within the UK jurisdiction. Under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (CDDA 1986), a disqualified corporate officer is legally prohibited from acting as a director of a company, acting as a receiver of company property, or directly or indirectly taking part in the promotion, formation, or management of a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.
Where a corporate body is disqualified, it cannot serve as a corporate director or corporate member of any UK entity without express leave of the court. Under Section 13 of the CDDA 1986, acting in breach of a disqualification is a criminal offence that carries potential fines and personal financial liability for corporate debts incurred during the period of prohibited management.
What this means for lenders, suppliers and counterparties
When a corporate entity is listed on the disqualification register under sanctions legislation, financial institutions, commercial counterparties, and legal advisers must review their onboarding and compliance workflows.
1. Sanctions and KYC Audits: Check whether the corporate officer holds existing corporate directorships or direct controls across UK corporate structures.
2. Insolvency and Risk Screening: Corporate sanctions frequently coincide with broader financial distress or structural restructuring. Running a winding up search ensures that counterparty portfolios remain free from undisclosed petitions or court actions.
3. Governance Verification: Ensure that documentation or board actions executed by an disqualified corporate officer after the start date are reviewed by legal counsel for validity.
How to check a director or company
Corporate intelligence professionals should check both the official register and daily cause updates to maintain defensible compliance standards:
- Companies House Public Register: Check official corporate filings and officer appointments via the standard index.
- Corp Intel Daily Updates: Track new entries using the disqualified directors daily list.
- Continuous Monitoring: Credit teams and legal compliance managers can configure free company monitoring to receive immediate notification of corporate changes, officer appointments, or filings.
For credit teams and compliance officers
Commercial lenders, corporate finance advisers, and legal teams must maintain strict screening procedures prior to loan execution or client onboarding. Missing a corporate sanctions entry or failing to conduct a thorough winding up petition search during contract negotiations exposes firms to severe legal, regulatory, and credit risks. Integrating daily register screening with automated company alerts provides clear evidence of regulatory due diligence across all trading relationships.
FAQ
What is a corporate director disqualification?
A corporate director disqualification occurs when a company or legal entity, rather than an individual person, is legally barred from serving as a director of another company under UK law.
Why does the record state an end date of 31 December 9999?
How does a Sanctions Act disqualification differ from standard insolvency disqualification?
Standard director disqualifications under Section 6 or Section 7 of the CDDA 1986 typically follow insolvency proceedings such as liquidation or administration. Disqualifications under Section 3A of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 stem from legal sanctions designated by the UK government, enforced by administrative bodies like the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation.
Can a disqualified corporate officer act through a representative?
No. The legal prohibition extends to any direct or indirect involvement in the promotion, formation, or management of a UK company, preventing the entity from acting through nominees or corporate agents.
Disclaimer
This report summarises an entry on the Companies House register of disqualified directors. It states only what the public register records and makes no further allegation. Anyone believing an entry is reported incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.