{"id":3474,"date":"2025-12-22T15:07:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/?p=3474"},"modified":"2025-12-22T15:16:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:16:32","slug":"companies-house-director-identity-verification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-director-identity-verification\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Companies House Director Identity Verification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3476\" src=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Companies-House-Director-Identity-Verification.webp\" alt=\"Companies House Director Identity Verification\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Companies-House-Director-Identity-Verification.webp 1000w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Companies-House-Director-Identity-Verification-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Companies-House-Director-Identity-Verification-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Companies-House-Director-Identity-Verification-120x80.webp 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The introduction of identity verification requires company directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and members of a limited liability partnership (LLP). Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 2022, existing and new company officers must be verified within the set timelines to avoid incurring penalties or even possible strike-off of the company.<\/p>\n<p>Now that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/companies-house\">Companies House<\/a> has verified the mandatory date of <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/verify-your-identity-for-companies-house.php\">identity verification<\/a>, November 18, 2025, all new company directors, PSCs, LLP members, and those filing company documents on behalf of the company must verify their identity.<\/p>\n<p>While this may seem like a straightforward process, without understanding what is required, companies may not be approved, leading to non-compliance. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Companies House director identity verification.<\/p>\n<div class=\"takeAwayDesign\">\n<p>Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identity verification becomes mandatory for directors, PSCs, and LLP members from 18 November 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Verification can be completed via Companies House or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).<\/li>\n<li>Failure to verify may lead to penalties, criminal offences, or company strike-off.<\/li>\n<li>A unique verification code must be kept safe, as it\u2019s required to link your role at Companies House.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Post Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-director-identity-verification\/#Who_needs_to_verify_their_identity_with_Companies_House\" >Who needs to verify their identity with Companies House?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-director-identity-verification\/#What_are_the_timelines_of_identity_verification\" >What are the timelines of identity verification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-director-identity-verification\/#How_to_complete_Companies_House_director_identity_verification\" >How to complete Companies House director identity verification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-director-identity-verification\/#Option_1_Through_Companies_House\" >Option 1: Through Companies House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-director-identity-verification\/#Option_2_Through_ACSP_BusinAssist\" >Option 2: Through ACSP (BusinAssist)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-director-identity-verification\/#What_happens_if_I_dont_verify\" >What happens if I don\u2019t verify?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-director-identity-verification\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_needs_to_verify_their_identity_with_Companies_House\"><\/span><strong>Who needs to verify their identity with Companies House?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2145\" src=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Who-needs.jpg\" alt=\"Who needs\" width=\"1000\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Who-needs.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Who-needs-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Who-needs-768x323.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let us understand who needs to verify their identity with Companies House, as not every company member is required to do so. For transparency purposes, Companies House requires the owner of the company and those with ultimate control and responsibility to verify their identity. This ensures that no anonymous company is incorporated without Companies House&#8217;s knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Identity verification makes it easier for Companies House to ensure every entrepreneur who <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/uk-ltd-company-formation.php\">incorporates a company in the UK<\/a> is who they claim to be. This prevents criminal activities and deters directors with the aim to conduct economic crime.<\/p>\n<p>Those required to verify their identity include;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Directors (new or existing)<\/li>\n<li>New or existing people with significant control (PSCs)<\/li>\n<li>Secretary (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Members of an LLP ((including general partner and individual managing officers of general partners who are legal entities)<\/li>\n<li>People who file documents on behalf of the company<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/what-is-an-authorised-corporate-service-provider\/\">Authorised Corporate Service Provider<\/a> (ACSP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_timelines_of_identity_verification\"><\/span><strong>What are the timelines of identity verification?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Identity verification was introduced in phases. The phases include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>March 18, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The registration of Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs). These are third-party companies that file on behalf of companies. They can include an accountant, a <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/uk-ltd-company-formation.php\">UK company formation agent<\/a>, a solicitor, professional trustees, and software providers, among others.<\/p>\n<p>For ACSP registration, the company must provide company information, including the Anti-Money Laundering supervisory body membership number. The individual making the application must also verify their identity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>April 8, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Voluntary registration for companies and individuals. This phase was to ensure both the company and individuals become familiar with the system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>November 18, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Mandatory phase for new companies being incorporated, new appointments of company directors or PSCs, and companies that must file confirmation statements past the mandatory phase. The company incorporation application will be rejected for those who do not verify their identity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring 2026<\/strong> \u2013 All existing company directors, PSCs, and LLP members must have verified their identity. ACSPs and verified company officers are the only ones who will be permitted to file documents on behalf of the company.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_complete_Companies_House_director_identity_verification\"><\/span><strong>How to complete Companies House director identity verification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3104\" src=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/How-to-set-up.webp\" alt=\"How to set up\" width=\"1000\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/How-to-set-up.webp 1000w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/How-to-set-up-300x120.webp 300w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/How-to-set-up-768x306.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can complete Companies House identity verification in two ways;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Through Companies House<\/li>\n<li>Through an ACSP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Through_Companies_House\"><\/span><strong>Option 1: Through Companies House<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/verify-your-identity-for-companies-house.php\">verify directly with Companies House<\/a>, you will need to use the GOV.UK One Login service, which is free of charge. To verify identity with Companies House, you will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A biometric passport (any nationality), or<\/li>\n<li>A UK photocard driving licence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This process will ask you some questions to help determine the best way to <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/verify-your-identity-for-companies-house.php\">verify your identity online<\/a>. Depending on your answers, it will guide you to use the GOV.UK mobile app or a web browser. If you don\u2019t have the required types of ID but live in the U.S., you might be able to verify using bank or credit union details as an alternative.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cVerify your identity for Companies House\u201d service will clarify if you can use this option and whether you can complete the verification at a participating post office, especially if you&#8217;re having trouble taking the necessary scans of your face and identification documents.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that once the verification process is successful, the individual or company will receive a unique code. This code must be retained, as it will be required to link your role at Companies House once the legislation is in force. The code is not sent by email.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Through_ACSP_BusinAssist\"><\/span><strong>Option 2: Through ACSP (BusinAssist)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>BusinAssist is an <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/what-is-an-authorised-corporate-service-provider\/\">Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)<\/a> that can help companies and individuals verify their identity and file documents on their behalf. The process can be initiated by filling out the details of the individual who wants their identity to be verified. The information includes;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name<\/li>\n<li>Residential address<\/li>\n<li>Country<\/li>\n<li>Postcode<\/li>\n<li>Contact number<\/li>\n<li>Email<\/li>\n<li>Company name<\/li>\n<li>Company number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Email ID will be used by Companies House to receive the Companies House personal code.<\/p>\n<p>Once payment is made, we may require;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photo ID<\/li>\n<li>Proof of Address<\/li>\n<li>2 selfies to complete ID verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Further information will be sent to your email.<\/p>\n<p>After verification is completed, Companies House will issue a unique verification code by email, which should be retained for future reference.<\/p>\n<p>Whichever route you select, the general rule is that you will only need to verify your identity once with Companies House (although this does not replace any verification that BusinAssist may be required to undertake in accordance with our internal due diligence requirements).<\/p>\n<div class=\"proTipSection\">\n<div class=\"proTipContainer\">\n<div class=\"proTipIconWrapper\">\n<div class=\"proTipIcon\">i<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"proTipContent\">\n<p><strong>Pro Tip: Smart Verification Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start the verification process early to avoid delays, your unique Companies House verification code is essential for future filings, so store it securely. If your ID doesn\u2019t meet the online requirements, use the ACSP route for a smoother and more guided experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_dont_verify\"><\/span><strong>What happens if I don\u2019t verify?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1928\" src=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/What-happens-after-redeeming-shares.jpg\" alt=\"What happens after redeeming shares\" width=\"1201\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/What-happens-after-redeeming-shares.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/What-happens-after-redeeming-shares-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/What-happens-after-redeeming-shares-1024x443.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/What-happens-after-redeeming-shares-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the legislation is fully in force and if you do not complete identity verification, the consequences include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will not be able to act as a director or PSC<\/li>\n<li>The company and each of the officers will be committing a criminal offence\/be liable for civil penalties issued directly by Companies House.<\/li>\n<li>A publicly visible \u201cunverified\u201d flag may be added to the Companies House register in relation to which can cause reputational damage as it illustrates the company is not compliant.<\/li>\n<li>The company may not be able to make its required statutory filings (which means further consequences such as fines and being struck off are also a risk).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Q: <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/what-is-an-authorised-corporate-service-provider\/\">What is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)<\/a> at Companies House?<br \/>\nAns:<\/strong> An ACSP is a third-party company or service, like an accountant, company formation agent, or even a solicitor, who can help individuals verify their identity and file company documents with Companies House.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I use a non-UK passport for Companies House identity verification?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>You can use a non-UK passport to verify your identity with Companies House; however, it must be valid and have a biometric chip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is it possible to verify my identity at the Post Office for Companies House?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, it is possible to verify your identity at selected Post Office branches for Companies House.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can a company formation agent handle my identity verification with Companies House?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, a company formation agent can handle your identity verification with Companies House if they are an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: I live overseas, how can I complete Companies House identity verification?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>You can complete Companies House identity verification overseas through three main methods: online via GOV.UK One Login, by using an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), or, if you are in the UK at the time, in person at a Post Office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How does Companies House identity verification help prevent economic crime?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Companies House ensures it prevents economic crime through identity verification by ensuring only legitimate individuals register the company. Individuals with company control and responsibility, directors and PSCs, will find it hard to use fake or anonymous identities to incorporate a company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Which forms of photo ID are accepted for Companies House identity checks?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Acceptable photo ID for Companies House identity verification checks includes a biometric passport, a UK biometric residence permit or card, a UK photo driving license (full or provisional), and a UK Frontier work permit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What are the <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-identity-verification-launch-uk\/\">identity verification rules for corporate directors at Companies House?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Both new and existing corporate directors must verify their identity with Companies House. Those not verified will not be able to file company documents with Companies House.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How will using an ACSP help protect against fraud and economic crime?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Using an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) protects against fraud and economic crime by verifying the identities of those behind a company, which strengthens the integrity of the Companies Register. ACSPs conduct identity checks and file information on behalf of clients, ensuring that data is submitted from an authorized source and reducing the use of false identities or shell companies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/what-is-an-authorised-corporate-service-provider\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What Is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) and Why Does It Matter for UK Companies?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-a-business-with-no-money-uk\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">How to Buy a Business with No Money: Creative Financing Strategies for Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-identity-verification-launch-uk\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">New Identity Verification Rules from Companies House: A Guide for All Directors &amp; PSCs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/best-virtual-phone-number-providers-uk\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Best Virtual Phone Number Providers in the UK: Top Choices for 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/easy-businesses-to-start-in-the-uk\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Easy Businesses to Start in the UK in 2026: Profitable Ideas for Aspiring Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/small-business-ideas-to-start-in-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">50 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2026: Low Investment and High Potential<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/uk-bank-holidays-in-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">How Many Bank Holidays in 2026? 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