Guidance

Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: introduction

Provides a basic introduction to the requirements of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, including the 2 tiers.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 1 April 2025
• Last updated: 24 July 2025 — See all updates

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Introduction to the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) (accessible version)

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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 guidance provides an introduction to the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme and the 2 tiers - the political influence tier and the enhanced tier. It aims to help you understand if you are affected by the requirements of the scheme.

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Published 1 April 2025

Last updated 24 July 2025 + show all updates

1. 24 July 2025

   Added updated translations.

2. 1 July 2025

   Added the following translations: Arabic, Chinese, French, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Welsh.

3. 1 April 2025

   First published.