Sanctions Compliance & Transaction Structuring
Navigating international economic sanctions (OFAC, EU, UN) to ensure 100% legal business operations.
Executive Overview
Compliance with unilateral and multilateral sanctions is the cornerstone of operating safely in relation to Iran. Unintentional violations can result in severe fines or loss of international banking access.
Nexus Iran Advisory offers specialized sanctions legal opinions, dual-use goods screening, and transaction routing advisory to ensure compliance with OFAC (US Department of the Treasury), EU regulations, and UN frameworks.
We specialize in permissible humanitarian, agricultural, medical, and consumer goods sectors, as well as pre-existing contractual obligations.
Key Strategic Benefits
Our Methodological Process
Product & Transaction Audit
Screening Harmonized System (HS) codes and goods specifications for dual-use restrictions.
Entity Due Diligence
Mapping the entire supply chain and ownership structure to ensure zero exposure to designated parties (SDNs).
License Filing / Legal Opinion
Filing for specific OFAC licenses or drafting formal compliance opinions for international banks.
Transaction Oversight
Monitoring execution to ensure compliance protocols are maintained through final settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are medical and food exports to Iran exempt from sanctions?
Yes, humanitarian goods generally fall under General Licenses, but specific documentation and bank routing rules still apply.
Do you advise non-US companies on secondary sanctions?
Yes, we specialize in secondary sanctions risks for European, Asian, and Middle Eastern entities.
Request Consultation
Direct confidential inquiry to our senior Iran advisory counsel.