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Al-Safir Oto

On the SDN listEntityPAARSSR-EO13894

Al-Safir Oto (entity) is on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list of the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Program: PAARSSR-EO13894. Addresses on file in: Turkey. Its property under U.S. jurisdiction is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with it.

Turkey has 244 entities, vessels or aircraft with an address on the SDN list, ranking #6 among all countries. Other sanctioned entities with an address in Istanbul, Istanbul Province 34218 are listed below.

Sanctions program

Syria and regional stability (Executive Order 13894) PAARSSR-EO13894

October 2019 order targeting those who threaten peace, security or stability in Syria, and the basis of the regulations on accountability for the Assad government.

Also known as

  • EL SAFIR OTOMOTIV · aka
  • EL SAFIR OTO · aka
  • AL-SAFIR COMPANY · aka
  • ELSAFIROTO · aka
  • SAFIR CAR TRADING COMPANY IN TURKEY · aka

Addresses on file

  • 4222 Sokak, N Block, Number 49, Istanbul, Istanbul Province 34218, Turkey
  • Oto Center Galericiler Sitesi, 100. Yil, 3. Yol Sokak., Bagcilar, Istanbul 34204, Turkey
  • Gaziantep, Turkey
  • Kilis, Turkey
  • Urfa, Turkey

OFAC remarks

Organization Type: Sale of motor vehicles; Linked To: AL-JASIM, Mohammad Hussein.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that Al-Safir Oto is on the SDN list?

It means that its property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with this entity. Entities it owns 50% or more of, directly or indirectly, are also considered blocked.

Can a non-U.S. company do business with Al-Safir Oto?

OFAC sanctions bind U.S. persons and companies, as well as transactions that pass through the U.S. financial system (for example, U.S. dollar payments). Some programs, such as those for Russia and Iran, include secondary sanctions on non-U.S. persons. Seek advice before transacting.

How does an entity get removed from the SDN list?

A sanctioned party can petition OFAC for removal by showing a change in circumstances. OFAC publishes removals on its website; DataCloud USA updates the list daily and marks the profiles of delisted parties.

More context: how to check if a company is debarred or sanctioned.