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The BE-15A form is a mandatory and confidential survey conducted by the Bureau of Economic Analysis under the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act. It gathers information about U.S. affiliates of foreign companies, specifically focusing on those with majority ownership and reporting requirements related to their financial activities during the fiscal year ending in 2021.

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Download the BE-15A form from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) website.

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Carefully read the instructions provided with the form.

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Fill out the identification section with your name, address, and contact information.

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Indicate the reporting entity and its relationship to the foreign parent company.

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Provide detailed information about the foreign direct investment in the United States.

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Complete the financial sections, including balance sheets and income statements as applicable.

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Review your entries for accuracy and completeness.

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Sign and date the form before submission.

Who needs be-15a?

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U.S. persons who have a direct investment in a foreign business.

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Entities that are required to report foreign investments to the BEA.

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Businesses that meet certain thresholds of foreign ownership or investment.

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What is be-15a?

BE-15A is a survey form used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to collect data on U.S. direct investment abroad.

Who is required to file be-15a?

U.S. persons who have direct investment in foreign entities that meet certain thresholds are required to file BE-15A.

How to fill out be-15a?

To fill out BE-15A, one must provide detailed information about the investment, including ownership percentages, financial data, and identification of the foreign entity.

What is the purpose of be-15a?

The purpose of BE-15A is to gather essential data for the analysis of U.S. investments abroad and to help in the preparation of national economic accounts.

What information must be reported on be-15a?

The form requires reporting information such as the amount of investment, type of entity, ownership structure, and income generated from the investment.

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