The Trust Registration Service (TRS) is the Government’s
register of trusts; it is part of the Government’s wider strategy to prevent
money laundering and terrorist financing.TRS is overseen by HMRC who have produced a reference manual
(TRSM) that explains:Why the TRS exists, and which trusts should be registered on
itWho is responsible for completing the register and keeping
it up to dateWhat information should be provided and whenThe role of people who provide certain services to trusts
and what they must do by lawImportant rules for trustees and the consequences of
breaking those rulesWho can access TRS information and how to do itThe manual is broken down into key topics and provides
greater technical detail than can be found on GOV.UK, with links to other
relevant HMRC guidance.
