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545 I reported this data already on the BE-45. Do I still need to complete the BE-140?
544 How should I account for mergers and acquisitions?
543 Can we use estimates?
542 I have transactions with countries that are not listed on the BE-140. Should I include those on the survey?
541 How should I report transactions data on the BE-140?
540 How should transactions with international organizations be reported?
539 When reporting data by country, can regions be used instead?
538 Should I net losses against premiums?
537 Should I report on an accrual basis or cash basis?
536 We provide services to a U.S. affiliate of a German company. Is this transactionapplicable to the BE-140?
535 We have insurance transactions with a German company, but we sent the payments to a Swiss bank. How should we report this transaction?
534 Do I need to submit a hard copy of the BE-140 form if I am submitting the form by fax or E-file?
533 Can I complete the form online?
532 How can I obtain a MS Excel (.xls format) version of this form?
531 Can I e-mail my completed survey?
530 Can I fax the completed survey?
529 I believe I am exempt from filing data on Schedule A and/or B of this survey. What do I do?
528 The address and the contact person listed are no longer current. How do I update this information?
527 Why do I need to complete the BE-140?
526 Why did I receive this survey?
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