Frequently Asked Questions

1036. When do the prohibitions imposed by the determination of May 8, 2022 made pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14071, “Prohibitions Related to Certain Accounting, Trust and Corporate Formation, and Management Consulting Services,” take effect?

1036 … The prohibitions imposed by the determination of May 8, 2022 made pursuant to E.O. 14071 take effect at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time June 7, 2022. In addition, OFAC has issued General License 34 to authorize all transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the wind down of the… Read more

1038. For the purposes of the determination of May 8, 2022 made pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024, what is meant by the terms “accounting,” “trust and corporate formation services,” and “management consulting” sectors of the Russian Federation economy?

1038 … For the purposes of the determination of May 8, 2022 made pursuant to E.O. 14024 , OFAC interprets the following terms to include activities related to products and services in or involving the Russian Federation in the following: “Accounting sector” – includes the measurement, processing,… Read more

1039. Are transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the exportation or reexportation of agricultural commodities to, from, or transiting the Russian Federation that involve Agropromyshlennyi Kompleks Voronezhskii OOO, Anninskii Elevator OOO, and Azovskaya Zernovaya Kompaniya OOO authorized under OFAC sanctions?

1039 … Yes. On May 8, 2022, OFAC designated Agropromyshlennyi Kompleks Voronezhskii OOO, Anninskii Elevator OOO, and Azovskaya Zernovaya Kompaniya OOO pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 for being owned or controlled by, or for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or… Read more

1040. Are transactions related to telecommunications and certain internet-based communications that involve persons designated pursuant to Executive Order 14024 authorized by Russia-related General License (GL) 25G?

1040 … GL 25G authorizes certain transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the receipt or transmission of telecommunications involving the Russian Federation that are prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR). In addition, GL 25G… Read more

195. I am a financial institution. What do I do if I receive a wire transfer involving a listed party?

195 … Context Information: This FAQ is associated with Executive Order 13608 . A U.S. financial institution must reject any wire transfer involving a listed person and file a report with OFAC within 10 days. … I am a financial institution. What do I do if I receive a wire transfer involving a… Read more

196. I am a financial institution and I hold an account for a listed person. What do I do with the funds?

196 … Context Information: This FAQ is associated with Executive Order 13608 . The account is not blocked; however, it is restricted and you cannot allow it to be operated without authorization from OFAC. … I am a financial institution and I hold an account for a listed person. What do I do with…

203. Can a U.S. person use a listed person to facilitate personal remittances to or from Iran or Syria?

203 … Context Information: This FAQ is associated with Executive Order 13608 . No. Without specific authorization from OFAC, U.S. persons cannot use a listed person to process personal remittances. … Can a U.S. person use a listed person to facilitate personal remittances to or from Iran or …

961. Can nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and international organizations (IOs) provide support to municipal water systems?

961 … Yes. Support to municipal water systems by NGOs for projects that directly benefit the Afghan people or otherwise relieve human suffering that would otherwise be prohibited under the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 594 (GTSR), the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions… Read more

1116. Does the determination of February 24, 2023 made pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 with regard to the metals and mining sector of the Russian Federation economy mean that all persons that operate or have operated in this sector of the Russian Federation economy are sanctioned by OFAC?

1116 … No. The Director of OFAC, in consultation with the State Department, has issued a determination pursuant to E.O. 14024 that authorizes the imposition of economic sanctions on any person determined to operate or have operated in the metals and mining sector of the Russian Federation economy.… Read more

211. If a foreign financial institution continues to do business with Bank of Kunlun, could that lead to a CISADA finding against the other institution?

211 … Context Information: This FAQ is associated with the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) . Any foreign financial institution that knowingly facilitates significant transactionson behalf of designated Iranian banks – whether directly or indirectly… Read more

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