The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme soon goes live – will you need to register?

The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme soon goes live – will you need to register?

The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) will come into force on 1 July 2025. Under the scheme, individuals and organisations operating in the UK that work with or receive funding from foreign powers could be required to register some of the arrangements or agreements that they have with these powers. There will be a three-month transition period to register any registrable arrangements or activities that exist when the scheme comes into…