Make a claim under the enemy property compensation schemes
The Enemy Property Payment scheme and Baltic States scheme are now closed to new claims.
During World War 2 the UK government confiscated assets in British territories owned by residents of enemy countries under the Trading with the Enemy Act 1939.
The Enemy Property Payment scheme and Baltic States scheme were established to compensate those who had their assets in the UK incorrectly confiscated. Claimants could be victims of Nazi persecution or those who were only considered ‘enemies’ at the time because their countries were under occupation.
How to apply for compensation
The schemes closed to new applications on 31 March 2023.
How claims were assessed
Both schemes were administered by an independent Enemy Property Compensation Advisory Panel (ECAP). Their role was to consider and make decisions on these claims. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy provided a secretariat to the panel.
Further information
- Enemy Property Payments and Baltic States schemes: invitation to apply
- Review of the Enemy Property Payments and Baltic States schemes
- British policy towards enemy property during and after the Second World War
Contact
Last updated 17 April 2023 + show all updates
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Schemes closed to new claim applications on 31 March 2023.
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First published.