International Applications and Prior Notifications under Subpart B of Regulation K

Foreign banks are required to obtain the prior approval of the Board to establish a branch, agency, or representative office; to establish or acquire ownership or control of a commercial lending company in the United States; or to change the status of any existing office in the United States. The Board uses the information to determine, in part, whether to approve the application and, subsequently, the information is used to supervise foreign banking organizations with offices in the United States.

The latest form for International Applications and Prior Notifications under Subpart B of Regulation K expires 2021-07-31 and can be found here.