228.38—Miscellaneous service transactions.
This section sets forth rules governing certain miscellaneous services.
(a) Commissions.
The nationality rules in subparts C and D of this part, with the exception of § 228.36, do not apply to the payment of commissions by suppliers. A commission is defined as any payment or allowance by a supplier to any person for the contribution which that person has made to securing the sale or contract for the supplier or which that person makes to securing on a continuing basis similar sales or contracts for the supplier.
(b) Bonds and guarantees.
The nationality rules in subparts C and D of this part, with the exception of § 228.36, do not apply to sureties, insurance companies or banks who issue bonds or guarantees under USAID-financed contracts.
(c) Liability insurance under construction contracts.
The nationality rules in subparts C and D of this part, with the exception of § 228.36, do not apply to firms providing liability insurance under construction contracts.