European business statistics compilers’ manual for foreign affiliate statistics – 2024 edition

This manual seeks to serve statistical experts and users alike as a comprehensive reference to the world of Foreign Affiliate Statistics (FATS). It provides an overview of FATS population, statistical units, concepts and variables while highlighting the features introduced by a new regulatory framework. Furthermore, the manual informs on data collection and transmission procedures and describes the various statistical tools supporting FATS production. The European business statistics compilers’ manual for Foreign Affiliate Statistics was drafted by a number of Eurostat experts in consultation with national experts.