International Services Surveys: BE-93 Annual Survey of Royalties, License Fees, and Other Receipts and Payments for Intangible Rights Between U.S. and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons

Summary

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has finalized rules to update the BE-93 Annual Survey of Royalties, License Fees, and Other Receipts and Payments for Intangible Rights Between U.S. and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons, adding coverage of general use computer software royalties and license fees. This change aims to consolidate transactions in intangible rights on one form, supporting U.S. trade policy initiatives and business market opportunities.