Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: pre-existing arrangements

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.

The scheme contains 2 tiers, each with separate requirements. Further details about these requirements can be found in the guidance on the political influence tier and guidance on the enhanced tier.

The scheme’s requirements came into force on 1 July 2025. This guidance sets out the requirements for arrangements that were already in place on 1 July 2025.