Foreign Investment Surveys Renewed: Track Those U.S. Deals
Published Date: 1/15/2026
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Summary
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a survey that collects info about money and business deals between U.S. companies owned by foreign parents and their foreign affiliates. This survey helps track foreign investment in the U.S. and happens every quarter. If you’re involved in these businesses, you might need to share info by March 16, 2026, but the goal is to keep reporting easy and clear.
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Raise BE-605 Filing Threshold to $500M
The Bureau of Economic Analysis proposes raising the BE-605 filing threshold from $60,000,000 to $500,000,000. The BE-605 applies to U.S. businesses that are 10% or more foreign-owned and that meet the asset, sales, or net income threshold; under the proposal, only affiliates above $500,000,000 would be required to file, which BEA says will reduce respondent burden and BEA processing resources. The agency is seeking public comments by March 16, 2026.
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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-06039, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Direct Investment Surveys: BE-13, Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
The government is asking businesses with new foreign investments in the U.S. to keep filling out the BE-13 survey, which helps track how much foreign money is coming into the country. About 3,400 companies will respond yearly, spending around 36 minutes each. This survey stays mandatory, with no changes, and helps understand the impact of foreign investments on the U.S. economy.
2026-06040, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Direct Investment Surveys: BE-605, Quarterly Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States-Transactions of U.S. Affiliate With Foreign Parent
The Department of Commerce is updating a quarterly survey that asks U.S. companies owned by foreign parents about their business deals. About 2,100 companies respond each quarter, spending around an hour each time. This update helps keep important economic data accurate without adding extra hassle, and the public has 30 more days to share their thoughts.
2026-05074, BE-577: Quarterly Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad-Transactions of U.S. Reporter With Foreign Affiliate
If your U.S. business owns or controls a foreign company, you’ll need to fill out the BE-577 survey every quarter. This survey helps the government track how much money U.S. companies invest abroad and how it affects the economy. You’ll have 30 days after each quarter to report, or 45 days if it’s the year’s final quarter—so keep an eye on those deadlines!
2026-05080, BE-29: Annual Survey of Foreign Ocean Carriers' Expenses in the United States
The BE-29 survey asks U.S. agents of foreign ocean carriers to report their expenses in the U.S. if they handled 40+ port calls or spent $250,000+ in a year. This mandatory survey helps the government track trade in shipping services and understand its impact on the economy. Reports are due within 45 days after the calendar year ends, so get ready to share your numbers on time!
2026-05075, BE-11: Annual Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad
The BE-11 survey asks U.S. companies that own more than half of a foreign business to share info about their investments abroad. This helps the government understand how American money moves around the world and affects the economy. If you’re one of these companies, get ready to report your last fiscal year’s data by May 31—it’s mandatory and important!
2026-05076, BE-9: Quarterly Survey of Foreign Airline Operators' Revenues and Expenses in the United States
If you work for a foreign airline with offices in the U.S., you’ll need to fill out a quarterly survey about your money coming in and going out here. This helps the government understand how foreign airlines impact the U.S. economy and trade. You’ll have 30 days after each quarter to send in your report, so get ready to share your numbers on time!
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If your organization spends $1 million or more in federal funds, you need to submit audit info using the SF-SAC form. The government is updating this form to add new optional fields that make reporting easier and clearer, like ways to resubmit info and flag possible fraud. These changes won’t add extra work but will help keep audits accurate and transparent. Comments are open until February 17, 2026.
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Iwis Drive Systems in Whitestown, Indiana, wants to start making customized parts and drive system components using some imported materials with lower or no duties inside Foreign-Trade Zone 72. This move could save the company money on import taxes and speed up production. The government got their request on January 9, 2026, and is reviewing it to give the green light soon.