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Sanctions Compliance & Transaction Structuring

Navigating international economic sanctions (OFAC, EU, UN) to ensure 100% legal business operations.

Typical Timeline
Ongoing Advisory
Engagement Scope
High Regulatory
Regulatory Framework
US OFAC General Licenses, EU Blocking Statute & UN Resolutions

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

Official OFAC & EU Compliance Legal Opinions
Dual-Use ECCN Export Control Screening
Sanctions-Compliant Payment Pathway Structuring
Pre-transaction Counterparty Sanctions Screening

Our Methodological Process

01

Product & Transaction Audit

Screening Harmonized System (HS) codes and goods specifications for dual-use restrictions.

02

Entity Due Diligence

Mapping the entire supply chain and ownership structure to ensure zero exposure to designated parties (SDNs).

03

License Filing / Legal Opinion

Filing for specific OFAC licenses or drafting formal compliance opinions for international banks.

04

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.

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Direct confidential inquiry to our senior Iran advisory counsel.

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