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Why do I need to complete the BE-180?
What is BEA's secure messaging system and how can I use it to communicate with BEA?
How do I contact BEA if I have specific questions about how to report my U.S. and foreign-based entities (private funds, operating companies, etc.) on the 2014 BE-10 survey?
Are the data reported on the BE-10 survey kept confidential?
Does the 2014 BE-10 reporting overlap with the Treasury International Capital (TIC) reporting for private funds?
How do I complete a survey for a foreign affiliate entity if it is a private fund versus an operating company? The 2014 BE-10 survey forms may have numerous questions which do not appear to apply to my domestic and foreign funds/entities. How do I proceed
How do I determine which U.S.-based private fund entity or manager would be the U.S. Reporter that is required to complete the 2014 BE-10A Report for U.S. Reporter?
If it is determined that a private fund must complete the 2014 BE-10 survey, which forms are required?
My company/client is a private fund that has foreign investment. Am I required to submit the 2014 Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad (BE-10)?
How does BEA account for seasonality in GDP?
What are the steps involved in setting up an eFile account for a new filer on the 2014 BE-10 survey, and how long does it take?
Who must report on the 2014 BE-10 survey?
How can a new filer submit the 2014 BE-10 survey?
How will the Census Bureau's new advance trade report impact BEA's GDP estimate?
How do I determine if I must file a BE-13 survey and which form to file?
How is ownership of voting interest determined in a limited partnership?
What is the difference between an "entity" and a "person"?
If a foreign entity (X) purchases 5 percent of a U.S. company that is already 5 percent owned by foreign entity (Y), does this create a filing requirement?
If a foreign-owned U.S. affiliate uses funds generated from domestic activity for an acquisition, new establishment, or expansion as defined on the BE-13, is this a reportable transaction?
What if I don't have an eFile ID for a survey that I want to link?