UK Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

The Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 were published, alongside an explanatory memorandum. The Regulations amend the Register of Overseas Entities (Delivery, Protection and Trust Services) Regulations 2022 to allow anyone whose information could be published or disclosed by the registrar under Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) to apply to Companies House to have their information protected. The ROE was established in 2022 mainly to improve transparency regarding the beneficial ownership of overseas entities holding land in the UK. Overseas entities owning or buying property in the UK must provide information to the Registrar of companies and most of that information is publicly available. There is protection of information of those at serious risk of violence or intimidation. Prior to this amendment, only a registrable beneficial owner or managing officer could apply for protection if they, or anyone they live with, would be at serious risk of intimidation or violence if the information about them is published.

The Regulations also allow trust information that is currently not publicly available to be accessed by application if certain requirements are met. The Regulations enter into force from 28 February, except for the provisions relating to trusts which will enter into force on 31 August. Companies House has published guidance on how to apply to protect details on the ROE.

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