Practical analysis of OFAC enforcement: how the SDN List works, what triggers penalties, how licences are obtained and what a realistic delisting strategy looks like.
OFAC Voluntary Self-Disclosure Process 2026: 50% Penalty Reduction
OFAC voluntary self-disclosure reduces civil monetary penalties by 50% per 31 CFR Appendix A to Part 501. Submit via the new February 2026 portal or email—detai
Read more →OFAC General vs Specific Licenses Explained (2026)
OFAC general licenses are self-executing blanket authorizations in 31 CFR requiring no application; specific licenses are case-by-case approvals granted after w
Read more →Screening Names Against OFAC Sanctions Lists
How to check the OFAC SDN and Consolidated lists: using the official Sanctions List Search, understanding the 50% Rule and handling false positives.
Read more →How OFAC Sanctions Penalties Are Assessed
How OFAC penalties work — civil versus criminal exposure, the enforcement framework and the factors that can raise or lower a penalty.
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