Commerce Renews Foreign Investment Survey for Businesses

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.

2026-05083 — BE-15: Annual Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States

The BE-15 survey asks U.S. businesses mostly owned by foreign investors to share info about their money and activities. This helps the government understand how foreign investments affect the U.S. economy. If your company qualifies, you’ll get a notice and must report by May 31 each year—no skipping it!

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!

2026-05087 — BE-185: Quarterly Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Foreign Persons

The BE-185 survey asks U.S. financial companies to share info about their money deals with people in other countries. This helps the government understand how U.S. financial services trade affects the economy. Companies must file their reports every quarter, with a bit more time for the year-end report, so everyone stays on track and the data stays fresh.

2026-05082 — BE-125: Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property With Foreign Persons

The BE-125 survey asks U.S. businesses to report their trade in certain services and intellectual property with foreign folks every quarter. This helps the government understand how U.S. trade affects the economy at home and abroad. If you’re a U.S. person involved in these trades, expect to file your report within 30 days after each quarter, or 45 days after your fiscal year ends—it's mandatory and important!

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