Identity verification for Companies House becomes a legal requirement

Information on when and how to verify your identity for Companies House

Identity verification is now a legal requirement On 18 November 2025, identity verification became a legal requirement for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs). It marks the start of a 12-month transition period, giving your company time to make sure all directors and PSCs have verified their identity by their due dates. Read guidance on when to verify your identity for Companies House. This change will provide more assurance about who's setting up, running, owning and controlling companies in the UK. Find out how identity verification will support a safer and fairer business environment. Verify your identity for Companies House How to verify your identity There are 2 ways to verify: directly with Companies House through GOV.UK One Login through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) We've worked closely with GOV.UK One Login to create an online verification route that's simple and accessible for directors and PSCs across the UK. Read guidance on verifying your identity with Companies House Further support Read top tips to help you verify Read about the personal code and how to use it Head to our changes to UK company law website Companies House is an Executive Agency of the Department for Business and Trade. © Crown Copyright 2025.

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