This fundamentals note considers the key features of the register of overseas entities that hold UK property, as introduced under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (EC(TE)A 2022). The register of overseas entities was launched on 1 August 2022. Overseas entities who want to buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK, had to register with Companies House and declare who their registrable beneficial owners or managing officers are by 31 January 2023. Corporate transparency is now viewed as an essential element in any strategy aimed at reducing or eliminating corruption, tax evasion, terrorist financing and money laundering. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, HM Government accelerated the passing of EC(TE)A 2022 which requires overseas entities to register with, and provide details of their beneficial owners to, UK Companies House before the overseas entity can be registered as the legal owner of UK land. EC(TE)A 2022 is largely based on the previous draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill. The register must be kept by the Registrar of