Compliance & Integrity

A compliance-first operating model built for institutional counterparties, commodity finance banks, and regulated market participants.

Compliance Is Not an Add-On

Basrah Energy FZE was built from the ground up with compliance as a core operational requirement — not a checkbox. We understand that in the petroleum trading industry, the integrity of your counterparty is as important as the price of the cargo.

Our compliance framework is designed to meet the due diligence expectations of tier-1 commodity finance banks, institutional buyers, and regulated market participants in the EU, UK, and UAE. We maintain full documentation readiness at all times.

Sanctions Compliance

We conduct rigorous screening against all applicable international sanctions regimes prior to any transaction, including:

  • OFAC (US Office of Foreign Assets Control)
  • EU Consolidated Sanctions List
  • UN Security Council Sanctions
  • UK Financial Sanctions (OFSI)
  • UAE Cabinet Resolution on Sanctions

We do not trade with sanctioned entities, jurisdictions, or vessels. All counterparties are screened prior to onboarding and on a periodic basis.

AML / CTF Policy

Our Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing policy covers all aspects of the trading relationship from initial enquiry through to payment settlement. The policy is reviewed annually and available to qualified counterparties.

KYC / KYB Process

We apply a structured Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) process to all new counterparties. Our standard onboarding documentation package includes:

  • Certificate of Incorporation and Trade License
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association
  • Beneficial Ownership Declaration (UBO)
  • Passport copies of authorised signatories and directors
  • Bank reference letter
  • Sanctions screening confirmation
  • Tax Registration Number (TRN)
  • Financial Report

We apply the same standards to ourselves and are KYC-ready — our full documentation package can be provided to any qualified counterparty upon request.

Compliance Framework

Sanctions Regimes
OFAC, EU, UN, UK OFSI, UAE

AML Policy
In place, reviewed annually

KYC Standard
Full UBO + TRN + Financial Report

Jurisdiction
UAE HFZA — regulated free zone

Request KYC Package

Our KYC readiness package is available to qualified counterparties and commodity finance institutions upon request.

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International Sanctions Statement

Basrah Energy FZE maintains a zero-tolerance position on sanctions violations.

Basrah Energy FZE confirms that it does not engage, directly or indirectly, in any transaction involving:

  • Persons, entities, or vessels designated on OFAC, EU, UN, UK OFSI, or UAE sanctions lists
  • Jurisdictions subject to comprehensive sanctions (including Iran, Russia — in sanctioned sectors, North Korea, Yemen — where applicable)
  • Activities that would constitute a breach of applicable export control regulations

All cargo origins, vessel history, counterparty identities, and payment channels are verified prior to transaction commitment. We maintain records of sanctions screening outputs for all transactions.

A formal Confirmation of Compliance with International Sanctions Regulations is available to any bank, counterparty, or due diligence provider upon request.

Request Our Compliance Package

Our full compliance and KYC documentation is available to banks, institutional counterparties, and regulated buyers. Contact us to initiate the documentation exchange.

Request Compliance Documentation