Guidance

Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: factsheet

Summarises the main points of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, including the 2 tiers and how you register.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 7 April 2025
• Last updated: 22 July 2025 — See all updates

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Factsheet: What is the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (accessible)

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Factsheet: What is the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

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The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) protects 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.

This factsheet summarises the main points of FIRS including:

• the political influence tier
• the enhanced tier
• how you register

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Published 7 April 2025

Last updated 22 July 2025 + show all updates

1. 22 July 2025

   A Welsh version has been added.

2. 1 July 2025

   Added a Welsh translation.

3. 7 April 2025

   First published.