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401. OFAC’s 50 Percent Rule states that the property and interests in property of entities directly or indirectly owned 50 percent or more in the aggregate by one or more blocked persons are considered blocked. How does OFAC interpret indirect ownership as it relates to certain complex ownership structures?
"Indirectly," as used in OFAC’s 50 Percent Rule, refers to one or more blocked persons' ownership of shares of an entity through another entity or entities that are 50 percent or more owned in the aggregate by the blocked person(s). OFAC urges persons consider ... Read more
5. How do I determine if I have a valid OFAC match?
If you are calling about a wire transfer or other "live" transaction:Step 1. Is the "hit" or "match" against OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, one of its other sanctions lists, or targeted countries, or is it "hitting" for some other reason (i. ... Read more
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1230. Can an entity that is not an "established U.S. entity" be involved in transactions authorized by Venezuela General License (GL) 46?
Yes. Non-U.S. persons may engage in transactions or provide services that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the established U.S. entity’s transactions authorized by GL 46. Such activities or ancillary services could include: providing transportation and ... Read more
1229. Venezuela General License (GL) 46 authorizes certain activity by an "established U.S. entity." What is an "established U.S. entity" for purposes of GL 46?
For purposes of GL 46, the term "established U.S. entity" means any entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States on or before January 29, 2025.GL 46 is designed to help ensure that the oil exported from Vene ... Read more