BEA's surveys of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States collect information that is used to compile statistics on the scale of foreign-owned business activities in the United States and the effects these activities have on the U.S. economy. Business leaders look to these statistics to make informed decisions about hiring and investing. Policymakers and researchers use them to analyze the impacts of foreign direct investment on employment, wages, productivity and tax revenues.
All surveys of foreign direct investment in the United States are mandatory and confidential.
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- Required for each U.S. business enterprise when a foreign entity acquires a direct or indirect voting interest of at least 10 percent. Also required for each U.S. business enterprise when a foreign entity establishes a new legal entity in the United States or expands its operations to include a new facility.
- Required for each directly-owned U.S. affiliate whose assets, sales, or net income (loss) exceed $60 million at any time during the fiscal reporting year. Also required for each indirectly-owned U.S. affiliate with an intercompany debt balance with the affiliated foreign group.
- Required for each U.S. business enterprise owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a foreign person or entity at the end of fiscal year 2023. Filing requirement also subject to contact by BEA.
- Required for each U.S. business enterprise owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a foreign person at the end of 2022. Filing requirement is NOT subject to contact by BEA.
- Required for each U.S. business enterprise owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a foreign person or entity at the end of fiscal year 2021. Filing requirement also subject to contact by BEA.
When are the forms due?
No later than 45 days after the acquisition is completed, the new legal entity is established, or the expansion is begun.
How can I file?
- File online here with eFile
- …or for additional information, guidance materials, and survey forms, please visit the BE-13 Resources Page
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When are the forms due?
Within 30 days after the end of your calendar or fiscal quarter. You have 45 days when reporting the final quarter of the financial reporting year.
How can I file?
- File online here with eFile
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File by Mail or Fax
- 2021 Q1 and beyond: BE-605 PDF
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When are the forms due?
May 31, 2023, or by June 30, 2023 for reports submitted via eFile.
How can I file?
- File online here with eFile
- For additional information, guidance materials, and survey forms, please visit the BE-12 Resources Page
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When are the forms due?
May 31, 2024, or by June 30, 2024 for reports submitted via eFile.
How can I file?
- File online here with eFile
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File by Mail or Fax
All entities must file one of the following forms:
- BE-15A PDF
- BE-15B PDF
- BE-15C PDF
- BE-15 Claim for Exemption PDF
- BE-15 Supplements XLS
To be used for overflow or in place of supplements on BE-15A, BE-15B, and BE-15C forms
Additional Documents
- Which form do I file? PDF
- BE-15 Extension Request Form
- Guide to the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) PDF
Have questions about the BE-15?
When are the forms due?
May 31, 2022, or by June 30, 2022 for reports submitted via eFile.
How can I file?
- File online here with eFile
-
File by Mail or Fax
All entities must file one of the following forms:
- BE-15A PDF
- BE-15B PDF
- BE-15C PDF
- BE-15 Claim for Exemption PDF
- BE-15 Supplements XLS
To be used for overflow or in place of supplements on BE-15A, BE-15B, and BE-15C forms
Additional Documents
- Which form do I file? PDF
- BE-15 Extension Request Form PDF
- Guide to Industry Classifications for International Surveys, 2017 PDF
Have questions about the BE-15?
(301) 278-9247
(301) 278-9500
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