1187 … OFAC expects to promulgate regulations that define or interpret these terms as follows: The term enterprise management software means the following types of software: enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), business intelligence (BI), supply chain… Read more
1186 … The IT and Software Services Determination prohibits the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person, wherever located, of both IT support services and cloud-based services for the Covered Software to a person… Read more
1185 … IT consultancy and design services include the development and implementation of software, as well as assistance or advice relating to the development and implementation of software, including the supply and installation of bespoke software. However, the retail sale of off-the-shelf… Read more
976 … General License (GL) 8J authorizes certain transactions “related to energy” (as defined in the GL; see also FAQ 977 ) involving the following entities (collectively, “Covered Entities”): State Corporation Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs Vnesheconombank (VEB); Public Joint… Read more
1184 … In line with G7 efforts to disrupt Russia’s defense industry’s reliance on western IT systems, on June 12, 2024, Treasury issued a determination that restricts the provision of certain IT and software-related services to Russia. The determination, “ Prohibition on Certain Information… Read more
1188 … No, provided that the provision of services is not an indirect export to a person located in the Russian Federation. For the purposes of the IT and Software Services Determination , OFAC interprets the “indirect” provision of the prohibited services to include when the benefit of the… Read more
1152 … Yes. The prohibitions and targeting authorities of amended section 11 of E.O. 14024 apply with respect to any currency. For example, an FFI that processes a significant transaction denominated in a non-USD local currency for a person blocked pursuant to E.O. 14024 or an FFI that processes… Read more
1040 … GL 25D 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 25D… Read more
1068 … Yes. U.S. persons, wherever located, are prohibited from exporting, reexporting, selling, or supplying, directly or indirectly, accounting services, which would include tax preparation and filing services, to any person located in the Russian Federation, unless otherwise exempt or… Read more
1167 … On February 29, 2024, OFAC issued Venezuela GL 45B , “Authorizing Certain Repatriation Transactions Involving Consorcio Venezolano de Industrias Aeronáuticas y Servicios Aéreos, S.A.,” which narrowed the scope of transactions previously authorized by GL 45A. GL 45B no longer authorizes… Read more