Guidance

Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: pre-existing arrangements

Sets out requirements for those in arrangements made before the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme comes into force on 1 July 2025.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 1 April 2025

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Guidance on pre-existing arrangements under the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (accessible)

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Guidance on pre-existing arrangements under the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

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The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) will protect the safety and interests of the UK by improving the understanding of activity taking place in the UK at the instruction of a foreign state or certain foreign state‑controlled organisations. It is contained within part 4 of the National Security Act 2023.

The scheme contains 2 tiers, each with separate requirements. Further details about these requirements can be found in the guidance on the political influence tier and guidance on the enhanced tier.

The scheme’s requirements come into force on 1 July 2025. This guidance sets out the requirements for arrangements that are already in place on 1 July 2025.

Published 1 April 2025