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Identity Verification

Seamless Identity Checks for UK Companies

Verify Identities. Protect Your Business.

You may already deal with annual filings and other company responsibilities. Now, identity verification adds another requirement that directors and people with significant control need to understand.

The process sounds simple until your details don’t match, your identification causes a problem, or you’re unsure what to do with your personal code. If you hold roles across several companies, keeping track of the requirements can become even harder.

Our identity verification service helps you understand the process and complete the relevant steps properly. That means less confusion when your verification requirement becomes due.

Get your identity verification sorted before it becomes another Companies House problem.

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Not Sure If You Need To Verify?

The new requirement affects directors and people with significant control.

New directors must verify their identity when they incorporate a company or become appointed to an existing company. Existing directors need to provide their Companies House personal code with the relevant confirmation statement filing.

People with significant control also have identity verification requirements. Each PSC has a specific 14-day period to provide their personal code and verification statement.

You may need to complete identity verification if you’re:

A director of a UK company
A person with significant control
Incorporating a new company
Becoming a new company director
Managing roles across several companies

Know what applies to your company role before the deadline arrives.

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The Steps Behind Digital Verification

The process may take minutes, but getting the details right still matters.

You can verify your identity through GOV.UK One Login using accepted photo identification. You may also use an authorised corporate service provider where appropriate.

Once you complete the process successfully, Companies House gives you a personal code. You then use this code to connect your verified identity with each relevant company role.

The process can involve:

Completing digital identity verification
Providing accepted photo identification
Checking your personal details
Receiving your Companies House personal code
Connecting your identity to your company role

Complete the process properly and avoid unnecessary delays.

Get Your Verification Sorted

You don’t have to work through the process without knowing what comes next.

Our identity verification service helps you understand the relevant requirements and prepare for the steps connected with your company role. We can help you work through the process and understand what information you need.

Our support can include:

Identity verification process guidance
Digital identity verification support
Companies House personal code guidance
Director verification support
PSC verification support

Get the Companies House requirement dealt with and get back to running your business.

Frequently Asked Question

Who needs to complete Companies House identity verification?
Companies House identity verification applies to company directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and certain other individuals involved with companies. The requirements are being introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, with different deadlines applying depending on the individual's role and circumstances.
How do I complete Companies House identity verification?
You can complete identity verification directly through Companies House or use an authorised agent where available. You'll need to provide the required identity information and complete the relevant checks. An accountant can guide you through the process and help ensure the required steps are completed.
What documents do I need for Companies House identity verification?
The documents required depend on the verification route you use. You will generally need an accepted identity document and personal information to complete the checks. If you use an authorised agent, they can explain exactly what information and documents you need before starting.
What happens if I don't complete Companies House identity verification?
Not completing required identity verification can affect your ability to carry out certain Companies House activities and meet relevant legal requirements. The consequences depend on your role and circumstances, so completing the verification within the applicable timeframe is important.
Can an accountant complete Companies House identity verification for me?
An authorised agent can assist with the Companies House identity verification process. You still need to provide your own identity information and complete the required checks, but an accountant can guide you through the process and help ensure everything is submitted correctly.
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