OFACFinal RuleJuly 23, 2025

Publication of Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations Web General License 33

Finance & BankingOther

Summary

This regulation from OFAC (the Treasury Department's financial enforcement agency) allows certain companies and individuals to conduct limited financial transactions with groups designated as terrorist organizations under specific conditions. It's designed to balance national security concerns with practical business needs in rare circumstances where transactions might be necessary.

Key Points

1OFAC issued a General License 33 that permits specific financial activities involving designated global terrorist groups that would normally be prohibited
2The license applies only to transactions that meet strict conditions set by OFAC and does not apply to all terrorism-related sanctions
3Businesses and financial institutions must carefully review their activities to ensure they qualify for this limited exception before proceeding
4Violating the terms of this license or conducting unauthorized transactions with terrorist organizations remains illegal and subject to penalties
5This is part of OFAC's regular updates to sanctions rules as international security situations and policy priorities change

Key Dates

Published

July 23, 2025

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This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.