Deadline:
June 30, 2023
for e-filing
Deadline for this form has passed

BE-12 2022 Deadline

$

99

BEA's benchmark survey of foreign direct investment in the United States.

Start Filing BE-12 📁Check other Deadlines
Mandatory for

U.S. businesses in which a foreign person or entity owns or controls more than 10% of the voting securities.

Penalties

The possible penalties for not filing can be civilpenalties of:

  • $2,500 to $25,000
  • A criminal penalty of $10,000.
What is BE-12?

It is a mandatory survey conducted by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to collect data on foreign direct investment in the US.

All US businesses with foreign ownership should complete this to ensure a comprehensive and accurate view of foreign investment data.

Start Filing BE-12 📁Check other DeadlinesRead More

Summary of US BEA Deadlines

Form

Type

Popular

Frequency

Popular

Mandatory for

Popular

BE-10
Deadline: 
2025
US DI Abroad
(Benchmark Year)
Every 5 years
U.S. person who had voting stock of 10% or more of a foreign business enterprise at the end of 2024.
BE-11
Deadline: 
May 31, 2023
US DI Abroad
(Annual)
Every year
U.S. domestic business that has one or more foreign affiliates.
BE-12
Deadline: 
June 30, 2023 for eFile
FDI into US
(Benchmark Year)
Every 5 years
U.S. business owned or controlled by a foreign person at the end of 2022 including e-commerce, real estate etc.
BE-13
Deadline:
Within 45 days of acquisition
FDI into US
(If any transaction)
Every year
U.S. business when a foreign entity acquires a voting interest of at least 10 per cent or if the cost of acquisition is more than $3M to establish a new legal entity (or real estate).
BE-15
Deadline: 
2024
FDI into US
(Annual)
Every year
U.S. business owned or controlled by a foreign person at the end of 2023 including e-commerce, real estate etc.
Know More

FAQs

Who is required to file BE-12 2022?

In 2022, all companies that have foreign ownership or interests exceeding 10% at the end of the year are required to submit BE-12. This requirement applies to e-commerce platforms involved in digital product distribution as well as partnerships that hold real estate for non-personal purposes.

What is BE-12, and why is it important?

BE-12 is a survey conducted by the Bureau of Economic Analysis every five years to collect data on foreign investment in the US. US businesses with foreign ownership or control must participate.

What is the deadline for filing BE-12 2022?

May 31 or June 30, 2023, for eFiling.

Mark Your Calendars for BE-12 2022: What You Need to Know!

Attention all business owners and entrepreneurs! Are you aware of the upcoming BE-12 2023 Survey? If not, it's time to mark your calendars!

Read the blog 📝