Why was my business selected?
Selection depends on numerous factors such as the number of people employed, how many other businesses are operating in the same industry and the size […]
Selection depends on numerous factors such as the number of people employed, how many other businesses are operating in the same industry and the size […]
This differs from survey to survey. We delimit the size of each survey sample at the minimum level required to produce representative and accurate results
The information your business provides is regarded simply as a representation of the industry to which it belongs. As a business, the information you provide
Completed forms and other information can be sent to the email address provided in the official request for information.
The data collected from these surveys is vital for government, financial institutions and other external forecasters. It informs policy-making decisions, helps to monitor the economy
Who uses the data produced by the annual business surveys? Read More
Under Statistics Act anyone carrying on an undertaking, whether or not it is for profit is legally required to complete CSO business survey questionnaires. Information
My business is small. Will the information be relevant for you? Read More
If accurate data is not readily available, careful estimates will be accepted.
I am unable to provide accurate figures by the due date. Are estimates acceptable? Read More
Failure to comply could lead to prosecution under the Statistics Act with a fine up to a maximum of $2,000. If this happens you will
What will happen if I do not complete the questionnaire? Read More
Firms experiencing difficulties in completing Annual survey forms by the due date can request an extension of time. Extensions may be granted on a case
The business survey is conducted under the Statistics Act (Chapter 19.02) which requires all selected firms to provide the necessary information for the survey. Your
Is it compulsory to submit the business survey return? Can I be exempted? Read More