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BEA International Survey Guidance

Filing during the COVID-19 outbreak

BEA's surveys are used to produce accurate and objective statistics on the U.S. economy. Survey responses covering 2020 are particularly needed to ensure accurate measurement of the U.S. economy during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Because the present situation has temporarily reduced our capacity to send and receive paper mail, we may contact survey respondents via email. We understand that the virus already may have had profound effects on the ability of survey respondents to comply with the surveys. To assist you, we suggest:

  • Use our secure eFile system at www.bea.gov/efile or fax to submit completed forms. At present we have limited ability to receive physical copies of completed survey forms, extension requests, or other documents that are mailed or couriered to us.
  • Extensions are available if needed.
  • Provide estimates if necessary. We realize that the data requested in our surveys might be unavailable at this time or access to required records may be limited.

BEA survey staff continue to be available to assist survey respondents.

Please note that while BEA's surveys are mandatory and businesses are required by law to respond, the contents of these guidance documents do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. These documents are intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or Department policies.

U.S. Direct Investment Abroad

BE-10 Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad

BE-11 Annual Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad

BE-577 Quarterly Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad

Foreign Direct Investment in the United States

BE-12 Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States

BE-13 Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States

BE-15 Annual Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States

BE-605 Quarterly Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States

BE-9 Quarterly Survey of Foreign Airline Operators' Revenues and Expenses in the United States

BE-29 Foreign Ocean Carriers' Expenses in the United States

BE-30 Ocean Freight Revenues and Foreign Expenses of United States Carriers

BE-37 U.S. Airline Operators' Foreign Revenues and Expenses

BE-45 Quarterly Survey of Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies with Foreign Persons

BE-120 Benchmark Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons

BE-125 Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons

BE-140 Benchmark Survey of Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies with Foreign Persons

BE-180 Benchmark Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Foreign Persons

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