Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: step-by-step guide to registering

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 guide explains:

• how to set up an account on the online system
• how to register
• what happens next