Answering your questions about Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) Third-party providers can now register as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) to verify a client's identity for Companies House. From spring 2026 you will also need to be an ACSP to file on behalf of clients. We're answering your commonly asked questions about registering as an ACSP to help you prepare. Who can register as an ACSP? Third-party providers who perform activities under the money laundering regulations and are supervised by an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) supervisory body can register as an ACSP. This includes professional service providers, such as: - accountants
- solicitors
- Trust or Company Service Providers (TCSPs)
This requirement applies to both limited companies and self-employed sole traders. If you're running a limited company but are AML supervised as an individual, you will need to register as an ACSP as an individual/sole trader. Can third-party providers based outside of the UK register as an ACSP? Yes, they can, but they need to be AML supervised by a relevant AML supervisor within the UK. Any overseas third-party will need to take legal advice on what (if feasible) would be potentially required for this process. Is there a yearly fee to stay registered as an ACSP? No, there is not an annual fee to stay registered. There is a registration fee of £55, which you'll need to pay to complete your ACSP application, but this is a one-off payment. Register now as an ACSP to avoid delays when it becomes mandatory next spring. | 
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