Identity Verification Requirements From Companies House
From 18 November 2025, Companies House will introduce mandatory identity verification for all UK company directors and people with significant control (PSCs). This change marks the beginning of a 12‑month transition period and is part of wider reforms to strengthen business transparency and prevent fraudulent activity.
What’s Changing
If you are a director or PSC, you will now need to verify your identity before carrying out certain company updates or filings. Unverified directors will no longer be able to submit confirmation statements or other filings through Companies House once the transition period ends.
How to Verify
You can complete your identity verification in one of two ways:
- Through GOV.UK One Login, directly with Companies House.
- Via an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). This could be your accountant or solicitor, who can verify your identity on your behalf.
After verification, you will receive a Companies House personal code that must be provided for every company role you hold.
If you have already completed identity verification through a previous process, you will not need to verify again. You must still supply your personal code for each appointment.
What to Do Next
- Check when your next confirmation statement is due.
- Watch Companies House identity verification video: https://youtu.be/r0qU_y1WUT0?si=nuYnTng5D9LFrXuT and read the latest guidance on GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/guidance/when-you-need-to-verify-your-identity-for-companies-house
- Forward this information to any directors or PSCs who still need to verify.
- Note that additional rules for limited partnerships and corporate roles will be introduced later.
Taking action early will help ensure that your company stays compliant and avoids filing delays once these requirements come into effect.