Syria · Jurisdiction Guide

Syria company search: Commercial Register (mot.gov.sy)

Syria's Commercial Register site at mot.gov.sy returns a server error and shows no search, so fees and ownership data cannot be confirmed.

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Workflow checklist

  1. Identify the registry. www.mot.gov.sy
  2. Check access requirements. Account required: Yes. Local ID required: Yes.
  3. Plan budget. Price range: USD 0.00. Payment methods: Not published; confirm at source.
  4. Anticipate friction. Captcha / 2FA: Unknown. English UI: No.
  5. Plan turnaround. Expected: Unknown (mot.gov.sy returns a server error).
  6. Verify recency. Last verified: 4 Sept 2026. Confirm current pricing at the official registry before submitting.

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TL;DR. https://www.mot.gov.sy returns a server error rather than a page, saying only We’re sorry, but something went wrong: Web application could not be started, and mot.gov.sy redirects to the same error. There is no Commercial Register search form behind it, and no replacement official host is published.

Political context

Syria’s civil war began in 2011. The Assad regime fell in December 2024. A transitional process followed. Sanctions status moves faster than this page, which is not current OFAC or EU licence advice. Check OFAC and EU pages at the time of use, and consult qualified counsel.

What is the official Syria business registry?

Syria’s commercial entity registry is maintained by the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection (وزارة التجارة الداخلية وحماية المستهلك). The published host https://www.mot.gov.sy returns a server error. Search fields, the site’s language behaviour, and in-person extract procedures cannot be confirmed behind it.

Sanctions framework

OFAC Syria Sanctions

OFAC maintains a Syria sanctions program under Executive Order 13582 and related orders, and the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 et seq.). Post-2024 general licences and any Caesar Act review are on ofac.treasury.gov; this guide does not reproduce a licence table.

HTS designation. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has historically been designated as an FTO and SDGT. Current designation status is not covered here; the State Department and OFAC lists carry it.

EU Restrictive Measures

The EU has maintained restrictive measures on Syria under Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 as amended. Any post-transition review is not covered here. Check the EU sanctions pages at the time of use.

FATF status

Not covered here. Check fatf-gafi.org.

Practical guidance for compliance buyers

  • Verify sanctions status in real time. Do not rely on this page for licence scope.
  • Registry access is not available through mot.gov.sy, which returns a server error.
  • No public beneficial ownership register is published.

FAQ

Have Syria sanctions changed after December 2024?

The US and EU have reviewed Syria programmes. The specific status is not covered here; confirm at source rather than assuming either complete suspension or full continuation.

Is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) still designated?

Not covered here. Current FTO and SDGT status is on the State Department and OFAC lists.

Is Syria on the FATF grey list?

Not covered here. Verify at fatf-gafi.org.

Can I send humanitarian aid to Syria?

Only within current OFAC general licences and corresponding EU frameworks. Verify at ofac.treasury.gov. This is not legal advice.

Last verified: 2026-09-04. Sources: mot.gov.sy, which returns a server error; OFAC Syria Sanctions Program (ofac.treasury.gov); Caesar Act (22 U.S.C. 8791). For the full global due diligence framework, see our Global Business Due Diligence Guide.

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