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Direct Astute Limited

On the SDN listEntityTCO

Direct Astute Limited (entity) is on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list of the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Program: TCO. Addresses on file in: Virgin Islands, British. Its property under U.S. jurisdiction is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with it.

Virgin Islands, British has 61 entities, vessels or aircraft with an address on the SDN list. Other sanctioned entities with an address in Road Town, Tortola Vg1110 are listed below.

Sanctions program

Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO) TCO

Program based on Executive Order 13581 (2011) targeting criminal organizations that operate across countries and threaten U.S. security, and their members and associates.

Addresses on file

  • Wickhams Cay II, Road Town, Tortola VG1110, Virgin Islands, British

OFAC remarks

Organization Established Date 15 Nov 2018; Company Number 1998307 (Virgin Islands, British); Linked To: QIU, Yong.

Other sanctioned entities in Road Town, Tortola Vg1110

Sharing a city does not imply any link between these entities.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that Direct Astute Limited 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 Direct Astute Limited?

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.