Annual Business Survey (ABS)
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The Annual Business Survey (ABS) measures business owner demographics, research and development (R&D), innovation, and other topics of interest among businesses in the United States. The Business Enterprise Research and Development (BERD) Survey was integrated into the ABS in 2025. The ABS is a joint statistical project between the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Census Bureau.
| Agency | DOC, CENSUS |
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| Related Agency | NSF, NCSES |
Details
| OMB Control Number | 0607-1004 | |||
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| Authorizing Statutes | Pub.L. 111 - 358 505, 13 USC 8(b), 131, and 182, 42 USC 1861-76 | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202406-0607-003 | Annual Business Survey | DOC/CENSUS | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection |
| 202503-0607-003 | Annual Business Survey | DOC/CENSUS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |
| 202602-0607-001 | Annual Business Survey | DOC/CENSUS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |