Register of Overseas Entities - Verification and Registration Services

Overview

Under the regime, any overseas entity that owns UK real estate, including certain leasehold interests, must register and declare details of its 'registrable beneficial owners' (or managing officers) to UK Companies House by 31 January 2023, or sooner if the entity is dealing with UK real estate beforehand.

Companies House will maintain a public register of overseas entities and the information disclosed by them, which must have been verified by an authorised service provider.

More details of the requirements and implications of failure to comply are available here. 

How we can help

Bedell Cristin has expertise covering a number of offshore jurisdictions and is authorised to undertake data verification and registration of overseas entities with Companies House.

Process

1. Get in touch with us - we can provide information and guidance on how to register your overseas entity before the deadline. Search for our contact details in each jurisdiction below
2. Scoping - we assess your requirements with you and provide a fee quote
3. Information gathering - once appointed, we tell you what information we need in respect of the overseas entity and its registrable beneficial owners
4. Notices - notices must be sent to the registrable beneficial owners requesting confirmation of their details
5. Verification - we review and verify the information which you provide 
6. Submission - we submit the registration application to Companies House on your behalf