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UK-Regulated Verification Agent for the Register of Overseas Entities

Edward Young Notaries & Lawyers is a UK-regulated agent that registers overseas entities with Companies House. As your verification agent, we identify and verify the beneficial owners, file the application, and obtain your Overseas Entity ID — typically within 3–5 working days, on a fixed fee, so you can deal with UK property without delay.

Start your registration +44 20 7499 2605
REGISTER OF OVERSEAS ENTITIES From overseas entity to UK property — verified Overseas entity owns UK land or property UK-regulated verification agent OE ID UK property free to buy, sell or charge Self-certification isn’t allowed — every Register of Overseas Entities application must be verified by a UK-regulated agent. Edward Young Notaries & Lawyers · ACSP-registered · 19 Wigmore Street, London W1U 1PH

What does a UK-regulated verification agent do?

Under the Register of Overseas Entities regime, an overseas entity cannot register itself — self-certification is not permitted. Every application must be verified by a UK-regulated agent: a professional supervised under the UK’s anti-money-laundering rules who holds a valid agent assurance code issued by Companies House.

As your agent, we verify the identity of the entity and each registrable beneficial owner, confirm the ownership structure is accurate, prepare and sign the verification statement, and file the registration with Companies House. On approval, your entity receives its Overseas Entity ID (OE ID). Without a compliant agent, no registration can proceed.

What’s included in our service

  • Information gathering & compliance review — we identify every registrable beneficial owner, managing officer and relevant person, and collect the required information for each.
  • Ownership-structure analysis — we map the full ownership chain, including nominee arrangements, trusts and any entity exercising significant influence or control.
  • Verification of identity & control — as a UK-regulated agent, we carry out full due diligence and verify every beneficial owner and managing officer against independent sources.
  • Companies House submission — we prepare and file the application and obtain your Overseas Entity ID on approval.
  • Ongoing compliance guidance — we advise on annual updates, changes of ownership and interaction with public authorities.
UK-regulated agent AML-supervised Agent Assurance Code issued by Companies House ACSP-registered authorised filing agent 1,000+ entities registered & managed

Start your overseas entity registration

Tell us about your entity and we’ll come back to you the same working day. Free, no-obligation — fixed-fee quote confirmed before any work begins.

HOW REGISTRATION WORKS Most filings completed in 3–5 working days 1 Day 1 Ownership mapping & ID verification 2 Day 2–3 Companies House filing application submitted Done OE ID issued ready for Land Registry

Our fixed fee

£1,200 + VAT

Plus the £234 Companies House registration fee, paid directly to Companies House at filing.

Includes: information gathering and compliance advice, verification of the entity and up to two beneficial owners, completion of registration and issue of the OE ID, and a dedicated case manager.

Additional beneficial owner / managing officer£150 each
Fast-track — filed within 24 working hours£500
UK service address (up to two individuals)£150 / year
Trust structures surcharge£1,000
s.12 Information Notice preparation£125

All professional fees plus VAT. Group-company discounts available. Free, no-obligation initial consultation.

Why clients choose us

  • A UK-regulated agent, not an introducer — we hold a valid agent assurance code, are supervised under UK anti-money-laundering rules, and carry out the verification and filing ourselves.
  • We handle complex structures — multi-jurisdictional ownership, trusts and nominee arrangements. Whether the chain runs through one holding company or ten, we trace, verify and file it.
  • We understand the wider legal context — the ECCTA regime, conveyancing timelines, and the requirements of lenders, buyers and their solicitors.

Jurisdictions we act for

We regularly act for overseas companies and legal entities incorporated across the world, including:

British Virgin Islands Isle of Man Jersey & Guernsey Cayman Islands Hong Kong Singapore Dubai & the UAE Luxembourg Netherlands Republic of Ireland

Missed your deadline? Contact us immediately — we advise on mitigation and reasonable-cause arguments and can file on an expedited basis to minimise exposure.

Frequently asked questions

Are you a UK-regulated agent for the register of overseas entities?
Yes. We are ACSP-registered and hold a valid agent assurance code issued by Companies House, supervised under UK anti-money-laundering rules. We carry out the verification and file the registration in-house — we are not a referral service.
What is a verification agent, and why is one required?
The legislation requires that all information is independently verified by a UK-regulated agent before it reaches Companies House. There is no self-certification route. As your verification agent, we check identity and ownership against independent sources and sign the verification statement that accompanies your application.
Can you act if our entity and its owners are based overseas?
Yes. We regularly act for entities and beneficial owners located outside the UK and handle verification remotely, using certified identity documents and corporate registry evidence.
How long does registration take?
For a straightforward entity with one or two beneficial owners, our standard service completes within 3–5 working days. Our fast-track service can deliver your OE ID within 24 working hours. Complex trust or multi-layered structures may take longer.
How much does it cost?
A fixed fee of £1,200 + VAT, plus the £234 Companies House registration fee. Additional beneficial owners, fast-track, service-address provision and trust structures are priced separately and agreed before we begin.
What documents will you need?
Typically a certified copy of each beneficial owner’s passport or government-issued ID, corporate registry extracts for the entity and any entities in the ownership chain, and trust deeds where applicable. We provide a full checklist when you instruct us.
Can you help if we’ve already missed the deadline?
Yes. We regularly assist entities that have failed to register on time, advise on mitigation, and file on an expedited basis. The sooner you act, the lower the risk of penalties or a criminal-offence referral.

Need to register an overseas entity?

Speak to a UK-regulated verification agent today. Free initial consultation and a fixed-fee quote, usually the same working day.

Start your registration +44 20 7499 2605

Edward Young Notaries & Lawyers · 19 Wigmore Street, London W1U 1PH · ACSP-registered · STEP-qualified · regulated by the Faculty Office