Registration of Overseas Entities Lawyers London
Fully Managed. Fixed Fee. Filed in as Little as 24 Hours.
We register an overseas entity with Companies House, handle every verification check, and deliver your Overseas Entity ID number — so you can buy, sell, or charge UK property without delay. Our registration of overseas entities solicitors and lawyers in London provide a fully managed registration service for every type of overseas company and legal entity that owns land or plans to own property in the UK.
Fixed fee: £1,200 + VAT (plus the £100 Companies House registration fee). No hidden charges. Dedicated case manager. Free initial consultation.
Typical ROE Registration Timeline
Early preparation prevents Land Registry delays.
Ownership Mapping
We review the ownership structure and identify registrable beneficial owners.
Verification
Identity checks completed by a UK-regulated agent using an agent assurance code.
Companies House Filing
Registration application submitted and OE ID issued.
Completion Ready
OE ID provided for Land Registry submission to avoid restriction issues.
What’s Included in Our Registration Service
When you instruct us, we take full responsibility for every stage of the registration process. Our register of overseas entities service covers everything from initial data gathering to final land registry notification. There is nothing for you to file yourself.
Ongoing compliance guidance
We advise on annual update obligations, changes to ownership, and interaction with public authorities.
Information gathering and compliance review
we identify all registrable beneficial owners, managing officers, and relevant persons, and collect the required information for each. We also conduct ownership structure analysis — we map the full ownership chain, including nominee arrangements, trust structures, and any entity exercising significant influence or control.
Verification of identity and control
As a UK-regulated agent and regulated agent under anti-money-laundering rules, 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 registration applications, and obtain your authentication code and registration number (Overseas Entity ID number) on approval.
Our Fees
We believe in transparent pricing. All of our registration of overseas entities lawyers London fees are fixed and agreed before we begin work.
How the Registration Process Works
The verification process and registration can typically be completed within five working days for straightforward structures. Our fast-track service brings this down to 24 hours.
We file to Companies House, obtain an Overseas Entity Number and that allows you to notify the Land Registry.
Instruct us — we send you our secure data capture form and confirm the scope of work. No registration fee is payable until we are ready to file.
We gather information — we collect details for the entity, each registrable beneficial owner, and every managing officer. This includes the entity’s residential address, email address, and phone number, plus identification documents for each relevant person.We verify — as your verification agent, we check every document against independent sources, confirm the ownership structure, and satisfy ourselves that the entity meets its legal obligations under the UK’s Register of Overseas Entities regime.
We file — we submit the completed registration applications to Companies House. On approval, the entity receives its Overseas Entity ID number and authentication code.
Why Clients Choose Our Law Firm
Many law firms and service providers claim to offer registration of overseas entities services. Few actually do. Here is what sets us apart.
We Are a UK-Regulated Agent
We hold a valid agent assurance code issued by Companies House and are supervised under UK anti-money-laundering regulations. We are not a referral service or an introducer — we carry out the verification and file the registration with the Registrar of Companies ourselves. Every application is handled by qualified lawyers, not paralegals or offshore teams.
We Handle Complex Structures
Our Private Client and corporate teams have deep experience with multi-jurisdictional ownership structures, trust arrangements, and nominee holdings. We regularly act for entities incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, and other offshore jurisdictions. Whether the ownership chain runs through one holding company or ten, we trace it, verify it, and file it.
We Understand the Wider Legal Context
Registration does not happen in isolation. The UK’s Register was introduced by the UK Government as part of its response to economic crime, and sits alongside the new register created by the Corporate Transparency Act. Our expertise extends well beyond filing forms. We advise on the interaction between registration and qualifying estate disposals, conveyancing timelines, and the requirements of third parties such as lenders, buyers, and their solicitors. We understand the law of a country where your entity is registered and how it affects your UK legal obligations.
Related Services
Register an overseas entity
We map the ownership chain, verify the required individuals, and file for your Overseas Entity ID (OE ID).
Learn moreRegister before purchase
Get the ROE process done early so exchange, completion and Land Registry filing aren’t delayed by restrictions.
Learn moreAnnual update statement
Keep your ROE record current so Land Registry restrictions don’t block transfers, leases or charges.
Learn moreRemoval application
Apply to remove the entity after disposal so you don’t miss future updates and risk penalties.
Learn moreOur support does not end at registration. We offer a full range of related services for overseas entities operating in the UK.
Helping with Late Filings
If your entity has already missed its registration deadline, contact us immediately. We advise on mitigation strategies and reasonable cause arguments, and can file on an expedited basis to minimise exposure.
Overseas Entity Management Services
Once your entity is on the public register, it must file an annual update with Companies House confirming that all relevant information remains accurate.
We manage this process for you, tracking deadlines and filing on time so the entity avoids penalties.
Removal of Overseas Entities
If an Overseas Entity sells the land which it owns in the UK, it must apply for removal from the register.
To do this, a Regulated Agent must be appointed.
We can do this for you, see our Removal of Overseas Entity Service.
We also advise on how changes to the ownership structure — share transfers, new beneficial owners, changes in voting rights or significant influence — should be reported.
If there are no beneficial owners, we advise which Managing Officers should be identified and notified to Companies House.
Managing officers — directors, the company secretary, and equivalent roles — can be held personally liable. Third parties who knowingly assist non-compliance also face prosecution. Public authorities actively monitor the register, and such entities that have not complied are increasingly being identified through land registry data matching.
What Happens If You Don’t Register?
The penalties for non-compliance are severe and designed to compel action. An entity that fails to register or provide the required information faces:
A restriction on its property title — the entity cannot sell, lease, or charge UK land until it complies.
Daily fines that accumulate for every day the entity remains non-compliant.
A criminal offence charge for providing false information, carrying up to two years’ imprisonment and an unlimited fine.
A prison sentence of up to five years for the most serious breaches.
Jurisdictions We Cover
We regularly act for overseas companies and legal entities registered in jurisdictions across the world, including:
- British Virgin Islands
- Isle of Man
- Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey)
- Cayman Islands
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Dubai and the UAE
- Luxembourg and the Netherlands
- Republic of Ireland
This list is not exhaustive. Whatever the law of a country where your entity is incorporated, our team has the experience to navigate the registration requirements and ensure compliance with the UK’s Register of Overseas Entities.
The UK Register of Overseas Entities applies to all overseas entities that own land in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, as well as those with titles on the Registers of Scotland. Whether you need to register an overseas entity for the first time or bring an existing registration up to date, we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the registration process take?
For a straightforward entity with one or two beneficial owners, our standard service completes within five working days. Our fast-track service can deliver your Overseas Entity ID number within 24 working hours. Complex structures involving trusts or multi-layered ownership may take longer.
Do I need a UK-regulated agent to register?
Yes. The legislation requires all verification to be carried out by a UK-regulated agent holding an agent assurance code. You cannot self-certify. If you are searching for a register of overseas entities verification agent or register of overseas entities agent, we can help — as a regulated agent and verification agent, we handle the entire verification process in-house.
What documents will I need to provide?
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 detailed checklist when you instruct us.
What is the difference between registration of overseas entities lawyers and solicitors?
In practice, none. “Lawyers” and “solicitors” are used interchangeably in England and Wales. Our registration of overseas entities solicitors London team and our wider legal services team are one and the same — qualified solicitors regulated by the SRA.
Can you help if my entity has already missed the deadline?
Yes. We regularly assist entities that have failed to register on time. We can advise on mitigation and file on an expedited basis. The sooner you act, the lower the risk of penalties or a criminal offence referral.
What is the registration fee payable to Companies House?
The Companies House registration fee is currently £100 per entity. This is separate from our professional fees and is paid directly to Companies House at the point of filing.
Get Started Today
Contact our registration of overseas entities lawyers London team for a free, no-obligation initial consultation. We will assess your entity’s position, confirm the scope of work, and provide a fixed-fee quote — usually within the same working day.
- Email address: ey@notarypublicinlondon.com
- Phone Number: +44 20 7499 2605
- Complete our secure online data capture form
Whether you need to register for the first time, update an existing registration, or resolve a compliance issue, our legal advice is practical, clear, and focused on getting the result you need. Let us handle the process so you can focus on your property and your business.