OFAC: AMENDED FAQ – RUSSIAN “EXIT TAX”

On 30 March, OFAC issued an updated version of an FAQ issued on 24 February re the payment of the so-called “exit tax” prior to the divestment of assets located in the Russian Federation.  Payment of exit taxes is not considered ordinarily incident and necessary to day-to-day operations in the Russian Federation and, thus, is not authorized under the relevant General License.  Therefore, U.S. persons whose divestment of assets in the Russian Federation will involve a payment of such an “exit tax” should seek a specific license from OFAC. 

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/faqs/1118

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