Supplemental Statement to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (Form NSD-2)
AI-generated summary for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. See the original source for the authoritative text.
This notice revises the form used by individuals and entities acting as foreign agents under U.S. law. It affects those required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) by updating the form used to collect information necessary for compliance. The main change is an improved webform for filing, intended to reduce the time taken to complete and submit the registration information. Entities must respond twice a year while their registration is active.
AI-generated summary. May contain errors. Refer to official sources for legal decisions.
Key Changes
- Introduction of an improved e-File webform to streamline submission.
- Expected reduction in time to complete the form to approximately 1.17 hours.
- Ongoing requirement for registrants to file twice annually.
Obligations
What this law requires
Complete and submit Form NSD-2 (Supplemental Statement to Registration Statement) twice annually while registration is active
Provide all information requested on Form NSD-2 as required by statute and regulation; failure to provide information subjects registrant to penalty and enforcement provisions under Section 8 of FARA
Pay filing fees of $305.00 per active foreign principal for each six-month Supplemental Statement reporting period
Submit Form NSD-2 using the updated webform (e-File FARA registration process) as specified by the Department of Justice
Maintain active registration status and continue filing supplemental statements for the duration of foreign agent activities