<p>We intend that the scheme will become operational in 2024. The work to deliver this, including establishing a Scheme Management Unit and supporting IT and developing relevant guidance is happening at pace. A public consultation on guidance for the scheme is currently live until 01 December on gov.uk (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-draft-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-draft-guidance</a>).</p><p>The Government expects to publicise the intended ‘go live’ date a number of months in advance to give those affected by the scheme time to prepare.</p>