Survey of International Trade in Services Between U.S. and Foreign Persons and Surveys of Direct Investment
Summary
The Department of Commerce is requiring U.S. companies and foreign businesses to provide detailed information about their international trade in services and investments. This helps the government understand how money, jobs, and services move between the U.S. and other countries, which informs decisions about trade policy and economic planning.
Key Points
- 1Companies that sell services internationally or invest money abroad must report this activity to the Department of Commerce
- 2The surveys collect data on things like financial services, technology, consulting, and other business services traded between countries
- 3Both American companies operating overseas and foreign companies operating in the U.S. are required to participate
- 4This information helps policymakers understand the health of international trade and make better economic decisions
- 5Companies must respond to surveys accurately and on time or face potential penalties
Impact Assessment
If you are an importer/exporter or financial institution engaged in international services trade, this means you must submit detailed surveys to the Department of Commerce about your cross-border transactions and investments.
International
Moderate
Key Dates
January 15, 2026
Regulatory Connections
Updating and Streamlining the Department of Commerce's Privacy Act Regulations
Removing an Obsolete, One-Time Reporting Requirement from the Regulations Governing the Use of Supplies in Emergency Relief Work
Updating and Streamlining the Regulations Governing the Handling and Settlement of Claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act
Removing Obsolete Regulations Related to the Voluntary Consumer Product Information Labeling Program
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