Registration
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD for TIKTOK, INC.
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What was lobbied
One issue area, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Implementation of BIS's license review policy, published January 15, 2026, for exports of certain items.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GORDON HUNTER BATES New | CoS, Sen. McConnell, 2000-02; Legal Cnsl, Sen. McConnell, 1999-00; Chief Cnsl, Senate Rules Committee, 1997-99. |
| JOSEPH G. FAWKNER New | Snr Pol Adv for Rep. Carol D. Miller, Feb 20 - Jan 22. |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIKTOK LTD. (OWNS 100% OF TIKTOK LLC WHICH OWNS 100% OF TIKTOK INC.) | Cayman Islands | Cayman Islands | 100.0% | — |
| ZHANG YIMING (OWNS 100% OF GOGOKU LTD.) | Singapore | Singapore | 21.0% | — |
| BYTEDANCE LTD. (OWNS 100% OF BYTEDANCE INC.; 100% OF TIKTOK LTD.) | Cayman Islands | Cayman Islands | 100.0% | — |
| GOGOKU LTD. (OWNS APPROXIMATELY 21% OF BYTEDANCE LTD.) (FORMERLY BYTETEAM LTD.) | British Virgin Islands | British Virgin Islands | 21.0% | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.