Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States (Form BE-13)

Description

This survey collects information on new foreign direct investment in the United States, including information on the acquisition and establishment of U.S. business enterprises by foreign investors and on the expansion of existing U.S. affiliates of foreign companies to establish new production facilities. This information includes the amount and characteristics of new investments in the United States by foreign investors.

Scope and Coverage

Smallest Geographic Unit

State

Years Available

1987 - 2023

Universe

All new investment transactions when a foreign direct investment relationship is created or when an existing U.S. affiliate of a foreign parent establishes a new U.S. legal entity, expands its U.S. operations, or acquires a U.S. business enterprise.

Spatial Coverage

Acquisitions, establishments, and expansions of U.S. enterprises by foreign entities

Unit of Observation

Firm/Business/Farm Operation

Classification(s)