OFAC

Q. When we input the name of a new supplier on the OFAC website and search for all countries, the… Read More

Q. What standards or best practices should be used to distinguish between one time versus ongoing vendors? I have been provided with information in the past that most customer refund payments to an… Read More

Q. In what ways are foreign vendors handled differently from regular vendors, if any? Are there… Read More

If you haven’t heard of OFAC and don’t know what the SDN list is, your company could find itself facing significant fines.

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The Office of Foreign Assets Control is an agency of the U.S.… Read More

Q. (con't.) Should tax IDs be required internationally? If not, what means of identity verification

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We spoke with Justin at the Federal Service Desk; he advised that the lists now integrated with the

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Q. (cont.) I need to educate myself on business norms and practices. A. Something you should

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By Pam Miller, APMD One way to remember the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA) is that it rhymes with SPCA—the organization that takes care of strays. Interestingly, the FCPA also takes

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As more companies do business outside the U.S. through agents and representatives, the possibility of violating the law increases. Since accounts payable is responsible for paying vendors and

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All payments are subject to controls relating to sanctioned and blocked individuals, entities and

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