Frequently Asked Questions

There is currently a lapse in appropriations. Note that all regulatory requirements under 31 C.F.R. part 850 remain in effect during a lapse in appropriations. U.S. persons should continue to use the Outbound Notification System to submit any required notifications to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

These questions and answers issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the Treasury Department) provide general information to assist the public in understanding and complying with 31 CFR part 850 (the Outbound Rules). The full regulatory text and supplementary information at 89 FR 90398 should be consulted when evaluating the applicability of the Outbound Rules to any particular transaction. These questions and answers include the date of release for reference, and where a substantive change is made, an updated date will be noted.

Program FAQs - Updated May 23, 2025- PDF Version

I. General

II. Defined Terms

III. Covered Transaction

IV. Notifiable and Prohibited Transactions

V. U.S. Person Due Diligence

VI. Knowledge Standard and Knowingly Directing

VII. Excepted Transaction

VIII. National Interest Exemption

IX. Operational Considerations