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Corporate re-domiciliation
25 March 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Government is launching a public consultation to design an inward UK corporate re-domiciliation regime as part of its Industrial Strategy commitment.
Action Requested
The Minister is proposing a 12-week public consultation to gather feedback on the detailed design proposals for the regime, which would allow foreign companies to transfer their legal identity to the UK while retaining their existing legal structure. The aim is to make it easier for businesses to establish a presence in the UK and boost investment and job creation.
Key Facts
- The Government's Industrial Strategy commitment includes modernising company law.
- An inward re-domiciliation regime would enable foreign companies to transfer their place of incorporation to the UK while maintaining their legal identity.
- Companies House will be responsible for operating the regime and recovering costs through fees.
- Insolvent companies or those subject to specified sanctions are not eligible for the regime.
- The consultation is aimed at multinational businesses, foreign incorporated companies, business representative groups, company law experts, and professional services firms.
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