Mandatory BEA survey filings, entity incorporation across all 50 U.S. states, registered agents, annual reports, and more — handled accurately and on time, every time.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis conducts numerous mandatory federal surveys covering U.S. direct investment abroad, foreign direct investment in the U.S., and international services transactions. We assist with all of them.
The most comprehensive outward-investment survey, required every five years of any U.S. person owning 10%+ of a foreign business enterprise at fiscal year-end. No size-exemption thresholds in benchmark years. In 2024 benchmark years, normal BE-11 filers submit BE-10 instead.
Filed in non-benchmark years by U.S. persons with foreign affiliates above applicable size thresholds. Collects financial and operating data on U.S. multinational enterprises and their foreign affiliates. Forms include BE-11A (U.S. parent), BE-11B (majority-owned affiliates >$60M), and BE-11D (newly established affiliates $25M–$60M).
Required quarterly from every U.S. person with direct transactions or positions with a foreign business enterprise in which it held a 10%+ ownership interest at any time during the period. Captures intercompany debt, dividends, equity transactions, and reinvested earnings between U.S. reporters and foreign affiliates. Due within 30 days after each quarter-end (45 days for the final quarter). Entities must be contacted by BEA to file.
The most comprehensive inward-FDI survey, required of each U.S. business enterprise in which a foreign person owns or controls 10%+ of the voting securities, including foreign-owned U.S. real estate. Civil penalties for non-filing can exceed $55,000 (inflation-adjusted).
Required annually for each U.S. business enterprise owned or controlled by a foreign person at fiscal year-end. Filed on BE-15A (>$300M), BE-15B ($120M–$300M), or BE-15C ($40M–$120M) based on size. Due May 31 annually (June 30 via eFile). Now electronic-only submission.
Required when a foreign entity acquires a 10%+ voting interest in a U.S. business, establishes a new U.S. legal entity, or expands to a new facility. Must be filed within 45 days of the triggering event. Also requires filing a Claim for Exemption if the transaction falls below applicable thresholds.
Required for each directly-owned U.S. affiliate whose assets, sales, or net income exceeds $60 million, and for indirectly-owned U.S. affiliates with intercompany debt balances with their affiliated foreign group. Due within 30 days after each quarter-end (45 days for the final quarter).
Covers cross-border transactions in services and intellectual property between U.S. and foreign persons — including royalties, license fees, R&D services, and other selected categories. Filed by U.S. persons with covered transactions above the reporting threshold.
The quarterly counterpart to the BE-120 benchmark. Required for U.S. persons with covered sales to, or purchases from, foreign persons of selected services and intellectual property in non-benchmark years. Due within 30 days after each quarter-end.
Covers premiums and losses on primary insurance, reinsurance assumed and ceded, and auxiliary insurance services between U.S. insurance companies and foreign persons. Provides a five-year comprehensive baseline for international insurance transaction data.
The quarterly counterpart to the BE-140. Required for U.S. insurance companies that engaged in insurance transactions with foreign persons and were notified by BEA. Collects premiums, losses incurred, and auxiliary insurance service fees on a rolling quarterly basis.
Covers brokerage, underwriting, financial management, credit-related services, financial advisory, custody, securities lending, electronic fund transfers, and other financial services between U.S. providers and foreign persons. Also requests primary U.S. location data for sales and purchases.
The quarterly counterpart to the BE-180. Required for U.S. financial services providers and intermediaries with reportable transactions in financial services with foreign persons who were notified by BEA. Due within 30–45 days after each quarter-end.
Required for U.S. offices, agents, or representatives of foreign airline operators transporting passengers or freight to or from the U.S. Collects revenues earned and U.S.-based expenses, contributing to international services accounts in the U.S. balance of payments.
Required for U.S. agents of foreign ocean carriers. Collects data on port fees, vessel operating costs, and other U.S.-based expenditures incurred by foreign ocean carriers, used in measuring inbound transportation services in the balance of payments.
Required for U.S. ocean freight carriers operating outside the U.S. Captures freight revenues earned on international routes and expenses incurred in foreign ports, used in the outbound transportation component of the U.S. balance-of-payments accounts.
Required for U.S. airline operators engaged in international transport of U.S. export freight and passenger transportation between foreign points. Captures revenues earned abroad and expenses incurred in foreign countries for the outbound transportation component of U.S. balance-of-payments accounts.
A notice from the Bureau of Economic Analysis demands immediate action. These are mandatory federal surveys — ignoring them exposes your business to serious civil and criminal penalties.
BEA surveys are conducted under the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act (22 U.S.C. §§ 3101–3108). Filing is mandatory under Section 5(b)(2) of the Act, with penalties adjusted annually for inflation.
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A full suite of entity formation and compliance services across all 50 U.S. states — everything your business needs to form, operate, and stay in good standing.
Formation of LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, partnerships, nonprofits, and professional entities in all 50 states — name reservation, articles, and every state filing requirement from start to finish.
Legally required in every state where your entity is formed or qualified. We provide reliable registered agent services in all 50 states, receiving and forwarding legal process and compliance alerts.
We track deadlines, prepare filings, and submit annual and biennial reports to the applicable Secretary of State — so you never miss a deadline or lose good standing.
Confirms your entity is current on all state filings and fees. Required for financial transactions, contracts, and licensing. We obtain certificates promptly from any state.
We prepare and submit SS-4 applications to obtain your Employer Identification Number promptly — including for foreign-owned entities without a U.S. Social Security Number.
Complete corporate kits including operating agreement or bylaws, organizational minutes, membership or stock certificates, a corporate seal, and a register of members or shareholders.
Identifies authorized officers, directors, or managers and confirms their authority to act on the entity's behalf. Commonly required by foreign banks and international counterparties.
We prepare and file Articles of Amendment or equivalent documents to update your entity's name, address, purpose, ownership structure, or officer information in any state.
Conducting business in a state where your entity wasn't formed? We handle qualification of LLCs and corporations in any additional state, including registered agent appointment.
Professional mail forwarding for entities needing a physical U.S. address. We receive, scan, and forward government notices and business correspondence to any address worldwide.
If your entity has been administratively dissolved or revoked, we prepare and file reinstatement documents to restore it to active good standing, including coordination of outstanding fees.
We handle voluntary dissolution of domestic entities and withdrawal of foreign qualifications in any state, eliminating ongoing compliance obligations and annual fees properly.
We file "Doing Business As" or fictitious business name registrations with the applicable county or state agency, ensuring your trade name is properly registered and publicly disclosed.
Proactive monitoring across multiple states and entities — we track annual report due dates, registered agent requirements, and all state obligations, alerting you well in advance of every deadline.
We do one thing — business filings and compliance — and we do it at the highest level. You get focused specialists, not generalists guessing their way through complex federal and state requirements.
From Delaware to California, Texas to Alaska — processes and relationships in all 50 states to handle your filings efficiently and accurately.
From first contact to filed document — a clear four-step process built for precision and speed.
Tell us your filing needs, entity types, states involved, and deadlines. We assess your situation and recommend the right approach.
Receive a clear flat-fee proposal with no hidden costs. Once approved, your dedicated specialist is assigned immediately.
We gather information, prepare all documents, and review every detail with you before any submission to state agencies or BEA.
We submit to the appropriate agencies and deliver confirmation, filing receipts, and copies of all submitted documents.
Reach out for a free consultation. We respond within one business day — often much sooner.