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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?
364 What types of "allocated expenses" are reportable under transaction code 21, Management, Consulting, and Public Relations Services?
363 If I am submitting a 2006 BE-120, will I still be required to complete a BE-577 or a BE-605?
362 At what level should data reported on the BE-120 be consolidated?
361 If I am submitting a 2006 BE-120, will I still receive a BE-22 for 2006?
360 If there is a BE-120 for full year 2006 due March 31 2007, does this mean that a fourth quarter 2006 BE-25 will not be required?
359 We provide services to a foreign affiliate of a foreign parent. Is this reportable on the BE-120?
358 We provide services to our foreign parent. Is this reportable on the BE-120?
357 We provide services to one of our foreign affiliates. Is this reportable on the BE-120?
356 Can we use estimates when filling out the BE-120?
355 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-120?
354 Should I report all services not otherwise listed on the BE-120 under service code 31, Other selected services?
353 My company purchased accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping services from three countries. How should I report the data on the BE-120?
352 I have transactions with countries that are not listed on the BE-120. Should I include those on the survey?
351 How do I indicate on the BE-120 what type of services I am selling/purchasing?
350 How should I report currency amounts on the BE-120?
349 How should transactions with international organizations be reported on the BE-120?
348 When reporting data by country on the BE-120, can regions be used instead?
347 Should I net payments against receipts on the BE-120?
346 Should I report on an accrual basis or cash basis on the BE-120?
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