The FCA’s official public register of relevant firms and individuals and their recorded regulatory status.
Why the distinction matters
Match the exact legal entity, reference number, activities and restrictions. Also check contact details through the official route because cloned details can create false confidence. A register entry is not a blanket product guarantee.
In the working file
Illustrative example
The company on a contract differs from the brand on the website. The reviewer identifies the correct entry before considering the permission.
Use the term in context
Record the legal entity, activity, period and applicable source alongside the term. A familiar label does not remove the need to establish scope. Our operating playbook connects this definition to a practical process.
Read the related playbookSources & scope
Primary sources used for this research edition. Document dates and commencement dates are different fields. Recheck the issuing authority before acting.
- FCA: Financial Services RegisterRegister guidance · source reviewed 12 November 2026
- FCA: Clone firms and individualsConsumer guidance · source reviewed 12 November 2026