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Free sanctions risk test for companies

Answer 14 multiple choice questions about your company, your trade and your controls. In about 3 minutes you see your risk level, the exposures that could lead to sanctions penalties and the maximum amounts set by law, each with its official source.

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1. Where is your company based? United States European Union United Kingdom Elsewhere

2. Do you import or export goods or services? No, only in my own country We import We export We import and export

3. Where are your riskiest customers, suppliers or banks? Only in countries without sanctions programmes In countries with targeted sanctions or known re-export routes In countries under broad sanctions (for example Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, occupied regions of Ukraine) I don't know

4. Do your goods include dual-use or military items? No, only services or ordinary goods Yes, dual-use items (electronics, machinery, software, chemicals) Yes, military items or components I don't know

5. Do you pay or get paid in US dollars? Never Sometimes Often

6. Do you employ US persons or use US-origin parts, software or technology? No Some US staff or directors Yes, US-origin parts, software or technology I don't know

7. How many counterparties (customers, suppliers, partners) do you have? Up to 100 100 to 1,000 1,000 to 10,000 More than 10,000

8. How many new counterparties do you add each month? 0 to 2 3 to 10 More than 10

9. How do you screen counterparties against sanctions lists today? Automatically, every day Manually, from time to time Only at onboarding We don't

10. Do you check who owns or controls your counterparties (50% rule)? Always Sometimes Never

11. Do you check news about your counterparties (adverse media)? Regularly Occasionally Never

12. Can you show when and how each counterparty was checked? Yes, with a full record Partly No

13. Do you bid in public tenders? No Sometimes Often

14. Are you in one of these sectors? Banking, payments or insurance Crypto assets Shipping, logistics or freight None of these

How the test works

14 questions on where you are based, what you trade, with whom, and how you check counterparties today.
Each answer adds points to a score from 0 to 100. Some combinations, such as trade with countries under broad sanctions without daily screening, raise the level directly.
The result lists the exposures in order of importance, with the maximum penalties of the rules that apply to you and the services that cover them.

Penalties covered by the test

The maximum penalties used in the result, with their legal basis and official source. Figures checked on October 29, 2026.

Statutory maximums ("up to"): actual penalties depend on the facts and on the authority.

Rules	Maximum penalty	Legal basis
US, OFAC (sanctions)	Civil penalty up to $377,700 per violation or twice the value of the transaction, whichever is greater.	50 U.S.C. 1705(b); 31 CFR 501; OMB M-26-11 Source
US, OFAC (sanctions)	Criminal penalty for wilful violations: fine up to $1,000,000 and up to 20 years in prison.	50 U.S.C. 1705(c) Source
US, OFAC (sanctions)	Records of transactions must be kept for 10 years, the same as the time limit for enforcement.	31 CFR 501.601 Source
US, BIS (export controls)	Civil penalty up to $374,474 per violation or twice the value of the transaction, whichever is greater, plus possible denial of export privileges.	50 U.S.C. 4819(c); 15 CFR 6.3; OMB M-26-11 Source
US, BIS (export controls)	Criminal penalty for wilful violations: fine up to $1,000,000 and up to 20 years in prison.	50 U.S.C. 4819(b) Source
UK, OFSI (financial sanctions)	Civil monetary penalty up to £1,000,000 or 50% of the value of the breach, whichever is greater. An increase has been announced but was not in force on the date of this test.	Policing and Crime Act 2017, s. 146 Source
UK (financial sanctions)	Criminal offence: up to 7 years in prison.	Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 Source
EU, Directive 2024/1226	Member states must allow fines on companies of at least 5% of worldwide turnover or €40,000,000 for most sanctions offences, and 1% or €8,000,000 for certain reporting offences.	Directive (EU) 2024/1226, art. 7 Source
EU, Directive 2024/1226	For individuals, maximum prison terms of at least 5 years for the main offences involving at least €100,000, and for dual-use or military goods whatever the value.	Directive (EU) 2024/1226, art. 5 Source
Germany (AWG)	Prison up to 5 years (10 in serious cases), company fine up to €40,000,000 for intentional offences, administrative fines up to €500,000.	AWG §§ 18, 19 (BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 27); OWiG § 30 Source
Netherlands (Sanctiewet, WED)	Prison up to 6 years; companies fined up to €1,100,000 (sixth category) or up to 10% of annual turnover when that is not adequate.	Sanctiewet 1977; WED art. 1, 6; Wetboek van Strafrecht art. 23 Source

Frequently asked questions

Is the test really free?

Yes. No sign-up, no email and no card. Your answers stay in your browser and are not stored.

Are these the penalties my company will pay?

No. The test shows the maximums set by law ("up to"). Actual penalties depend on the facts, on cooperation and on the authority. Many cases end with lower amounts, others with criminal charges.

Where do the figures come from?

From official sources: the Federal Register and the US Code for OFAC and BIS, gov.uk for OFSI, EUR-Lex for the EU directive and the national law portals for Germany and the Netherlands. Each figure shows its source and the date it was checked.

Does a low result mean my company is compliant?

No. The test only reads your answers and is not an audit. Sanctions lists change every week, so even a low result needs regular screening.

What happens after the test?

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This test gives general information based only on your answers. It is not legal advice and does not assess your actual compliance. Unicorn Intelligence is an information tool: decisions and legal obligations remain with your company.