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493 Why is the U.S. direct investment position in a particular foreign country usually much smaller than the assets of U.S. companies’ foreign affiliates in that country?
438 Can I submit the BE-125 electronically?
429 What types of "allocated expenses" are reportable on the BE-125 under transaction code 21, Management, Consulting, and Public Relations Services?
428 If I am submitting a BE-125, will I still be required to complete a BE-577 or a BE-605?
427 At what level should data reported on the BE-125 be consolidated?
426 We provide services to a foreign affiliate of a foreign parent. Is this reportable on the BE-125?
425 We provide services to our foreign parent. Is this reportable on the BE-125?
424 We provide services to one of our foreign affiliates. Is this reportable on the BE-125?
423 Can we use estimates when filling out the BE-125?
422 My company has been hired by the U.S. Government to provide educational and training services to organizations located in India. Are such transactions reportable on the BE-125?
421 Should I report all services not otherwise listed on the BE-125 under service code 31, Other selected services?
420 My company purchased accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping services from three countries. How should I report the data on the BE-125?
419 I have transactions with countries that are not listed on the BE-125. Should I include those on the survey?
418 How do I indicate on the BE-125 what type of services I am selling/purchasing?
417 How should I round currency amounts on the BE-125?
416 How should transactions with international organizations be reported on the BE-125?
415 When reporting data by country on the BE-125, can regions be used instead?
414 Should I net payments against receipts on the BE-125?
413 Should I report on an accrual basis or cash basis on the BE-125?
412 Are the purchases or sales of goods reported on the BE-125?
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