Letter to overseas entities who own or lease property or land in the UK

Published By GOV.UK [English], Wed, Aug 10, 2022 2:00 AM


The Register of Overseas Entities came into force in the UK on 1 August 2022 through the new Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022.

Overseas entities who want to buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK, must register with Companies House and tell us who their registrable beneficial owners or managing officers are.

Overseas entities who already own or lease property or land in the UK must register this information by 31 January 2023.

Read the guidance on registering an overseas entity.

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