To ensure prompt receipt and processing of your BEA survey forms, we strongly encourage you to use our secure eFile system at www.bea.gov/efile. Another recommended option: Fax your completed survey form to the number listed on the survey cover page.
Quarterly surveys are due within 30 days after the end of your calendar or fiscal quarter. You have 45 days when reporting the final quarter of the financial reporting year.
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Filing via Mail or Fax
- BE-9 (pdf)
Who must report- U.S. offices, agents, or other representatives of foreign airline operators that transport passengers or freight and express to or from the United States. A response is required if you were notified by BEA about the survey. See the survey’s general instructions for more information on filing requirements.
- BE-29 (pdf)
- Overflow Sheets Schedule A (pdf)
- Overflow Sheets Schedule B (pdf)
- Overflow Sheets Schedule C (pdf)
Who must report: U.S. agents of foreign ocean carriers operating in the United States. A response is required if you were notified by BEA about the survey. See the survey’s general instructions for more information on filing requirements.
- BE-30 (pdf)
- Overflow Sheets (pdf)
Who must report: U.S. ocean freight carriers—owners or operators operating outside the United States. A response is required if you were notified by BEA about the survey. See the survey’s general instructions for more information on reporting requirements.
- BE-37 (pdf)
- Sheets Schedule A (pdf)
- Sheets Schedule B (pdf)
Who must report: U.S. airline operators engaged in the international transportation of U.S. export freight and the transportation of freight and passengers between foreign points. A response is required if you were notified by BEA about the survey. See the survey’s general instructions for more information on reporting requirements.
- BE-45 (pdf) / BE-45 (excel)
- Overflow Sheets Schedule A Foreign Affiliates (pdf)
- Overflow Sheet Schedule A Foreign Parent Group (pdf)
- Overflow Sheet Schedule A Unaffiliated (pdf)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Who must report: U.S. insurance companies that engaged in insurance transactions with foreign persons. A response is required if you were notified by BEA about the survey. See the survey’s general instructions for more information on reporting requirements
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Who must report: U.S. financial services providers and intermediaries that had transactions in financial services with foreign persons. A response is required if you were notified by BEA about the survey. See the survey’s general instructions for more information on filing requirements.
More About BEA's International Services Surveys
BEA's surveys are used to produce accurate and objective statistics on the U.S. economy. These statistics aid decision-making by Congress and Federal officials, help analysts and researchers study the impact of U.S. trade policy on the U.S. and global economy, and help American businesses make informed decisions about hiring, growth, and investment.
- Learning Center: International Trade and Investment
- A Guide To BEA's Services Surveys (pdf)
- Summary of the Reporting Requirements for International Services Surveys Conducted by the Bureau of Economic Analysis Updated: August 2018
- Definitions
- Industry and Foreign Trade Classification Materials
- Guide to Reporting Countries on BEA Survey Forms
For Assistance:
BE-9
BE-29
BE-30
BE-37
BE-45
BE-120
BE-125
BE-140
BE-180
BE-185
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