Criminal Penalties & Fines
Non-compliance under the Economic Crime Act 2022 is a criminal offence carrying substantial financial penalties.

HomeOverseas Companies
UK Register of Overseas Entities
Purchasing UK property through a non-UK company requires registration with Companies House before the transaction can complete.
Non-compliance
Failure to register before completion carries severe consequences that can derail your investment entirely.
Non-compliance under the Economic Crime Act 2022 is a criminal offence carrying substantial financial penalties.
Without an active and valid OE ID, you will be unable to sell or mortgage the property at any point in future.
As CIMA-qualified practitioners we possess extensive industry knowledge and insight into business challenges and opportunities.

The rules
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 requires all overseas entities that own or wish to acquire UK property to register with Companies House and disclose their beneficial owners.
Companies House filing fee in addition to our service fee
Mandatory update filing required every year after registration
Register of Overseas Entities — a statutory requirement since 2022
Fully managed — we handle everything from documents to OE ID
Our process
We handle every step of your overseas entity registration, so you can focus on your property purchase.
We gather all KYC and ownership documentation securely.
Full anti-money laundering verification of all beneficial owners.
We map your entity’s ownership structure for disclosure.
Preparation and filing with Companies House on your behalf.
Direct coordination with your conveyancer to avoid delays.
Your Overseas Entity ID is delivered. Purchase can now complete.
Pricing
Choose the level of service you need. All packages are handled by our qualified team.
One-Off Registration
+ VAT · + £250 Companies House fee
Ongoing Compliance
+ VAT · per year
Premium Advisory
+ VAT · tailored to your requirements
Partners
We partner with professionals who need a reliable compliance partner to refer their overseas clients to.
Prime London agents, new build developers and international desks whose overseas buyers must register before completion.
Cannot complete without a valid OE ID. We become your trusted referral partner so you can focus on the transaction.
Dealing with overseas buyers who need guidance on how to structure their UK property purchase correctly and legally.
Individuals purchasing UK property through offshore companies in any jurisdiction — we manage all UK compliance.
Isle of Man, BVI, Jersey and beyond. You create the entity — we handle all UK registration and ongoing compliance.
Sales teams working with international buyers on new-build purchases who need compliance support at point of sale.
Contact us
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