Overseas Entities & Beneficial Ownership

Register of Overseas Entities (ROE)

The UK's Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) came into force in the UK on the 1st August 2022 through the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 as part of the Government's response to combat criminal use of UK property and increase transparency of overseas entities owning UK land.

ROE requires any overseas company, partnership, foundation, or similar entity with a legal personality that owns UK property to register with Companies House and keep the information up to date annually.

Our team provides a full end-to-end service for new registrations, annual update filings, and transfers of existing ROE cases from other ACSP's to support their ongoing filings.

Why Choose Axsuma?

UK-regulated verification agent
Fast turnaround with dedicated case handlers
Transparent fixed pricing
Secure identity verification processes
Experience with global clients across all jurisdictions

We assist overseas entities in obtaining an Overseas Entity ID (OE ID) and meeting all statutory requirements under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA).

Our new ROE application service includes:

Client onboarding
Verification review to identify beneficial owner(s) or Managing officers
Verifying and complying identity checks on all registrable persons
Preparation and submission of the ROE application to Companies House and obtaining the Overseas Entity ID
Liaison with Companies House until approval
Guidance on ongoing obligations

Who needs to register?

You must register if your overseas entity:

Owns or acquires UK freehold property
Has a long leasehold (more than 7 years)
Plans to purchase or dispose of UK property or land

What you receive

Your official Overseas Entity ID
Compliance confirmation for property transactions
Ongoing support as required

Click here to complete a new application

(This links to a fillable form version of the ROE order form)

If your overseas entity is already on the register but you want a new UK ACSP to manage filings or verification, we provide a smooth transfer process.

Our transfer-in service includes:

Reviewing your existing ROE submission
Identifying any compliance gaps
Managing the transition from your current agent
Completing your next verification and update
Providing ongoing support and reminders before deadlines

Perfect if you have lost contact with your previous agent, changed ownership structure, or need a more responsive service.

Click here to complete a transfer in application

(This links to a fillable form version of the ROE order form)

Stay compliant and avoid penalties

Every overseas entity must file an Annual Update Statement every 12 months, even if nothing has changed.

Failure to update can lead to:

Financial penalties
Prosecution
Restrictions on selling or leasing UK property

Our annual update service includes:

Reviewing all previously submitted information
Refreshing identity verification where required
Preparing and filing the update with Companies House
Confirmation of acceptance for your records

We help you keep your OE ID active and compliant year after year.

Why Axsuma for Overseas Entities & ROE

UK-Regulated Verification Agent

We are a UK-regulated verification agent with extensive experience in ROE compliance and beneficial ownership verification across all jurisdictions.

Fast Turnaround

Fast turnaround with dedicated case handlers. Transparent fixed pricing and secure identity verification processes built into every submission.

Global Experience

Experience with global clients across all jurisdictions. We understand international ownership structures, cross-border regulations, and complex beneficial ownership hierarchies.

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Need Help with Your Overseas Entity Registration?

Whether you need a new ROE registration, annual update, or want to transfer your existing registration to Axsuma, our team is ready to help.