Whenever a new FDI-relationship is established, we try to identify the UCI for each of the (foreign) direct Investors. This is done with the first annual survey and checked against all information available. If doubts arise they are discussed with the respondent. In many cases the immediate Investor is also the UCI. In some cases it is impossible to establish the UCI (e.g. certain off-shore companies, or trusts), so we have to use the immediate owner as a second best solution.If the resident Enterprise is majority owned by foreign investors, the UCI of the dominant Investors becomes also the UCI for the resident enterprise and all its controlled affiliates (domestic and abroad). This inheritance-procedure takes place once a year.