Following the passing of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 in March of this year, the Companies House register of overseas entities became live on 1 August 2022. From today the Land Registry will start placing restrictions on the titles of freehold and leasehold estates owned by overseas entities. Our update here provides a short overview on the latest position.

For more information please contact:

Sarah Hawes photo

Sarah Hawes

Head of Corporate Knowledge, UK, London

Kate Wilson photo

Kate Wilson

Knowledge Counsel, London

Key contacts

Sarah Hawes photo

Sarah Hawes

Head of Corporate Knowledge, UK, London

Kate Wilson photo

Kate Wilson

Knowledge Counsel, London

Sarah Hawes Kathryn Oie Kate Wilson