As a company director or a person with significant control, you may have received an email from Companies House.
Identity verification is currently voluntary however, Companies House has now confirmed that this will be compulsory for existing directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from Tuesday 18 November, with a 12-month transition period.
There are two options for you.
Identity verification will become compulsory for the following:
existing directors
new directors
individuals with significant control (PSC)
individual officers of relevant legal entities with significant control
How can identities be verified?
There are two options for individuals to verify their identification with Companies House.
An individual can verify their own identification. These are the most common:
1. biometric passport from any counrty;
2. UK photo driving licence (full or provisional)
You will also need to provide your current documents to us including proof of address.
You will need to sign in or create a GOV.UK One
We are an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)
You will need to provide us ACSP with the relevant verification documentation listed above.
Post verification
Once you are verified you will receive a Companies House personal code. From autumn 2025 you will need this code to carry out various filings at Companies House including:
1. file confirmation statements;
2. Company accounts
Please speak to us for more information
