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.
- Documents
- INT-IND-2012Guide to Industry Classifications for International Surveys
- INT-GEO-2018-4Geographic Area Definitions
- INT-METH-2014U.S. International Economic Accounts: Concepts and Methods
- INT-LEG-1Legal Authority and Confidentiality
- Documents
- DI-GUIDE-1Guide to BEA's Direct Investment Surveys
- DI-PF-1Private funds reporting change summary
- DI-PF-2Flowchart 1. U.S. Investments in Foreign Private Funds
- DI-PF-3Flowchart 2. Foreign Investments in U.S. Private Funds
- DI-PF-4Private Funds Reporting Change Webinar slides
- Videos
- DI-PF-6Recorded Webinar: Changes to Private Fund Reporting: What You Need to KnowApril 20, 2016
U.S. Direct Investment Abroad
- Documents
- USDIA-WEB-1International Surveys: U.S. Direct Investment Abroad
BE-10 Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad
- Forms
- USDIA-BE10-A-2019BE-10A
- USDIA-BE10-B-2019BE-10B
- USDIA-BE10-C-2019BE-10C
- USDIA-BE10-D-2019BE-10D
- USDIA-BE10-CLAIM-2019BE-10 Claim for Not Filing
- Documents
- USDIA-BE10-INST-2019BE-10 Instruction Booklet
- USDIA-BE10-OTHER-1Guidance for reporting digital economy questions on the BE-10
- USDIA-BE10-OTHER-2Guide for using eFile to complete the BE-10 Survey forms
BE-11 Annual Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad
- Forms
- USDIA-BE11-A-2018BE-11A
- USDIA-BE11-B-2018BE-11B
- USDIA-BE11-C-2018BE-11C
- USDIA-BE11-D-2018BE-11D
- USDIA-BE11-CLAIM-2018BE-11 Claim for Not Filing
- Documents
- USDIA-BE11-INST-2018BE-11 Instruction Booklet
- USDIA-BE11-EXT-2018BE-11 Request for Extension for Filing
BE-577 Quarterly Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad
- Forms
- BE-577
- Documents
- USDIA-BE577-OTHER-1Bulk CSV import (BE-577)
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
- Documents
- FDIUS-WEB-1International Surveys: Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
BE-12 Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
- Forms
- BE-12A Survey Form
- BE-12B Survey Form
- BE-12C Survey Form
- BE-12 Claim for Not Filing
- Documents
- FDIUS-BE12-OTHER-1Which BE-12 Form to File?
- FDIUS-BE12-OTHER-2BE-12 Info Sheet
- FDIUS-BE12-OTHER-3Guide to Reporting Real Estate Investments on the 2017 BE-12C
- Videos
- FDIUS-BE12-VID-1BE-12 Survey Overview
- FDIUS-BE12-VID-2Selecting an Industry Code
BE-13 Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
- Forms
- BE-13A Survey Form
- BE-13B Survey Form
- BE-13D Survey Form
- BE-13E 2017 FYE Cost Update
- BE-13E 2018 FYE Cost Update
- BE-13E 2019 FYE Cost Update
- BE-13 Claim for Exemption
- Documents
- FDIUS-BE13-OTHER-1Which BE-13 form do I file?
- Videos
- FDIUS-BE13-VID-1The Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment (BE-13)
- FDIUS-BE13-VID-2BE-13 Form Changes
- FDIUS-BE13-VID-3BE-13 A and B Form – Existing U.S. Affiliate Section (Page 5 or 6 on PDF form)
BE-15 Annual Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
- Forms
- BE-15A
- BE-15B
- BE-15C
- BE-15 Claim for Exemption
- Documents
- FDIUS-BE15-OTHER-1Which BE-15 form do I file?
- FDIUS-BE15-OTHER-2BE-15 Extension Request Form
BE-605 Quarterly Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
- Forms
- BE-605
- Documents
- SERV-WEB-1International Surveys: U.S. International Services Transactions
- SERV-GUIDE-1A Guide To BEA's Services Surveys
- SERV-OTHER-1Definition of International Services
- SERV-OTHER-2About International Trade in Services
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
- Forms
- BE-29
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
- Forms
- BE-120
- BE-120
- Documents
- SERV-BE120-OTHER-1June 2018 BE-120 webinar PowerPoint slides
- Videos
- SERV-BE120-VID-1 June 2018 BE-120 Webinar
- SERV-BE120-VID-2Reporting Requirements
- SERV-BE120-VID-3How to File an Exemption Request
- SERV-BE120-VID-4Reporting Contract Manufacturing Services
- SERV-BE120-VID-5Reporting Information on Services by Mode of Supply
- SERV-BE120-VID-6Changes to Reportable Transaction Types
BE-125 Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons
- Forms
- BE-125 PDF
- BE-125 XLSX
- Documents
- SERV-BE125-OTHER-1Presentation slides
- Videos
- SERV-BE125-VID-1Overview of the BE-125 Quarterly Survey, including general reporting instructions and eFile tutorial (May 14, 2014)
BE-140 Benchmark Survey of Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies with Foreign Persons
- Forms
- BE-140
- BE-140
- Documents
- SERV-BE140-OTHER-1Flowchart 1: 2018 BE-140 Benchmark Survey
- Videos
- SERV-BE140-VID-1BE-140 survey September 10th, 2019 Webinar.
BE-180 Benchmark Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Foreign Persons
- Forms
- 2014 BE-180 Benchmark Survey – Inactive survey period/reference only
- Documents
- SERV-BE180-OTHER-1Flowchart 1: 2014 BE-180 Benchmark Survey
- Videos
- SERV-BE180-VID-1BE-180 Overview
- SERV-BE180-VID-2Changes for the 2014 BE-180
- SERV-BE180-VID-3October 22, 2015 BE-180 Webinar Recording
BE-185 Quarterly Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Foreign Persons
- Forms
- 2019 BE-185
- BE-185
- Documents
- EFILE-1Important note on PDF software.
- EFILE-2Important note for Google Chrome users
- EFILE-4Secure Messaging Instructions