At Yazdanyar Law Offices, we help nonprofits, NGOs, and humanitarian actors operate legally and effectively in sanctioned environments. Whether you need guidance on general license use, help with a specific OFAC license, or support with frozen funds and bank flags, we ensure your mission stays compliant—and on track.
General License Guidance & Compliance
OFAC issues general licenses that allow certain types of transactions without needing individualized approval. However, these licenses can be narrowly defined and are often misapplied. We help clients:
Proper use of general licenses can save time and avoid unnecessary scrutiny—but misuse can lead to serious consequences. We help you get it right.
Specific License Application & Compliance for Humanitarian Work
When a general license doesn’t apply—or you need a tailored solution—we prepare and submit specific license applications on your behalf. Common cases include:
We also handle license amendments, renewals, and direct follow-up with OFAC to reduce delays and secure timely approvals.
Risk Mitigation & Document Retention Strategy
We help organizations minimize legal risk while maintaining operational flexibility. Our team provides:
Bank Flag Resolution & Account Support
Sanctions complications often arise during financial transactions. If your bank freezes funds, delays transfers, or flags your nonprofit’s name, we step in to resolve it. We:
Schedule a consultation to learn how U.S. sanctions impact your organization and how we can help you move forward—lawfully and confidently.
Our Address
2829 Townsgate Rd., Suite 100 Westlake Village, CA 91316
Tel: 310-780-6360
Monday -Thursday: 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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