Uploading Information Through the CMS
Information saved prior to submission is stored in the CMS web platform hosted by the Department of the Treasury. However, a CFIUS case officer will not begin review of the information until the draft or formal written notice has been submitted through the CMS.
The CMS accepts Excel, Word, and PDF files.
While certain fields of the web form require data for saving, processing, and submission, in order to streamline the efficiency of the CMS, parties are encouraged to upload Excel files for large spreadsheets. In addition, parties may upload confidential responses as a separate document and enter “see Exhibit #” in the web form. However, parties may not simply defer all responses to attachments when submitting a declaration or filing a notice. Treasury may reject declarations and request the refiling of notices that only reference attachments.
Yes. The CMS accepts individual files up to 20 megabytes in size.
Documents, such as personal identifier information, that are not to be accessed by other individuals on a filing must be uploaded as a “Restricted Document.” If you upload a Restricted Document, then the uploader and CFIUS will be the only ones with access to the Restricted Document; no other individuals will be able to see the title of the Restricted Document.