OFAC Burma-Related Sanctions
OFAC Burma-Related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Myanmar. It imposes asset freeze, financial restrictions and sectoral.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting the situation in Burma (Myanmar), including blocking property of persons responsible for undermining democratic processes, committing human rights abuses, or supporting the military regime. Implemented through Executive Order 14014 and the Burma Sanctions Regulations.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 14014 - Blocking Property With Respect To The Situation In Burma (February 11, 2021)
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- 31 CFR 525 - Burma Sanctions Regulations
- Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 14014 (Effective August 23, 2023)
Official resources
Supplemental Burma Business Advisory (January 26, 2024)
Burma Business Advisory (January 26, 2022)
Directive 1 - Prohibitions Related to Financial Services to or for the Benefit of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (October 31, 2023)
89 FR 67556-24 - Addition of General License for certain transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices
89 FR 89481-24 - Publication of Amended Burma Sanctions Regulations
89 FR 13269-24 - Publication of Burma Sanctions Regulations Web General License 6
88 FR 87714-23 - Publication of Burma Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 3 and 4
88 FR 45816-23 - Publication of Burma Sanctions Regulations Web General License 5
87 FR 78470-22 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
86 FR 29197-21 - Burma Sanctions Regulations
Executive Order 14014 - Blocking Property With Respect To The Situation In Burma (February 11, 2021)
31 CFR 525 - Burma Sanctions Regulations
Burma-related Sanctions FAQ Topic Page
Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 14014 (Effective August 23, 2023)
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings
Index of Interpretative Guidance