1208. Does Syria General License (GL) 24 ("Authorizing Transactions with Governing Institutions in Syria and Certain Transactions Related to Energy and Personal Remittances") authorize activities and transactions with a governing institution in Syria run by or led by a designated person?

Yes. GL 24 authorizes transactions with governing institutions in Syria, with some conditions and exceptions, through July 7, 2025, even if a designated individual has a leadership role in that governing institution.

For example, if a company engaging in otherwise authorized activity needs to make a customs payment to a governing institution led by a blocked individual following December 8, 2024, that payment is authorized.  

However, GL 24 does not authorize financial transfers to blocked persons other than for the purpose of effecting certain payments to governing institutions or for the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, public utility services, or other public services in Syria. Please see FAQs 1206 and 1207.