It's time for BEA's benchmark survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad, conducted every five years.
The BE-10 is our most comprehensive survey on financial and operating data of U.S. multinational enterprises.
- The survey covers fiscal years ending in 2019.
- All entities subject to the reporting requirements must file, even if they are not contacted by BEA.
- Those who would normally file a BE-11 annual survey will file the benchmark survey instead for 2019.
- Refer to the FAQs below for more about who is required to file.
Federal law protects the confidentiality of the data that companies report.
BE-10 survey forms for 2019
May 29, 2020 for a U.S. Reporter required to file fewer than 50 Forms BE-10B, BE-10C, and/or BE-10D.
June 30, 2020 for a U.S. Reporter required to file 50 or more Forms BE-10B, BE-10C, and/or BE-10D.
Filing 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 requests should be submitted in eFile.
- 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.
File by Mail or Fax to (301) 278-9502
BE-10A | Survey Form Fillable - PDF |
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BE-10B | Survey Form Fillable - PDF |
BE-10C | Survey Form Fillable - PDF |
BE-10D | Survey Form Fillable - PDF BE-10D extra page for reporting additional BE-10D affiliates |
BE-10 | Claim for Not Filing Fillable - PDF |
Statistics from the Survey
Guidance materials
- Guide to BEA's Direct Investment Surveys PDF
- Guide for using eFile to complete the BE-10 Survey forms PDF
- Guide to Reporting Real Estate Investments on the 2019 BE-10A and BE-10D
- Guidance for reporting digital economy questions on the BE-10
- Changes to the 2019 BE-10 survey forms
More About BEA's International Data and Surveys
- Federal Register Final Rule detailing changes to the 2019 Benchmark BE-10 Forms
- U.S. Direct Investment Abroad, Quarterly and Annual Surveys
- BEA International Trade and Investment Country Facts
- File Online with eFile
- Guide for using eFile to complete the BE-10 Survey forms
- Guide to Reporting Real Estate Investments on the 2019 BE-10A and BE-10D
- Guidance for reporting digital economy questions on the BE-10 Sign up for BE-10 Email Notifications
When communicating by email with BEA, please do not include sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in the text or in an unencrypted attachment.
Sensitive PII is information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as a Social Security Number (full or partial).
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If you have any questions, please contact us using the contact information on the survey you are completing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- My company is an inactive company. Do I have to file a BE-10?
- My company was liquidated or no longer owned foreign affiliates in 2019. Do I have to file a BE-10?
- I don't have an EIN. How should I complete this question on BEA surveys?
- How do I report on the BE-10 if I am a limited partnership or have an interest in a limited partnership?
- I only own real estate in a foreign country. Why am I required to file a BE-10 survey?
- I am reporting for a private fund. Do I have to file a BE-10?
- Are there exceptions to the consolidation rules when filing a BE-10 report?
- Why does BEA conduct the BE-10 Benchmark Survey?
- Am I required to file the BE-10 benchmark survey?
- Are the data submitted on BEA surveys confidential?
- I usually file the BE-11 annual survey. What is the difference between the BE-10 and the BE-11?
- I received a notification to file the BE-10 from BEA. How did you get my information?
- I do not meet BE-10 filing requirements. Do I have to file a BE-10 survey?