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Companies House identity verification: What directors and PSCs must do before filing

  • Writer: Dan Burnell
    Dan Burnell
  • Nov 12
  • 2 min read

From 18 November 2025 (next week!), all UK company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity before they can file confirmation statements or be appointed to new roles. This change is part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and aims to improve transparency and reduce misuse of UK companies.


Who must verify

  • Individual directors of UK companies

  • Persons with Significant Control (PSCs)

  • Individuals being appointed to new roles after 18 November 2025

  • Directors of multiple companies (verification applies to each company)

Verification requirements for corporate officers, LLP members, and limited partnerships will follow later.


Key dates and deadlines

  • 18 November 2025: Identity verification becomes mandatory

  • Transition year: Directors must be verified before filing their company’s next confirmation statement

  • PSCs must verify within a 14-day window, depending on their registration status and whether they are also directors


What you’ll need

  • A Companies House personal code (issued after verification)

  • A verification statement for each role you hold

  • Matching personal details (especially date of birth) across your identity documents and Companies House records

If details don’t match, you won’t be able to link your verified identity to your company role.


How to verify

  1. Via GOV.UK One Login

    • Uses online ID checks based on your device and ID type

    • Personal code available in your Companies House account

  2. Via an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) - Like us!

    • Accountants or solicitors supervised under UK AML regulations

    • ACSPs may charge a fee and will issue your personal code by email

Do not send identity documents directly to Companies House.


Filing impact

From 18 November 2025:

  • You cannot file a confirmation statement unless all directors are verified

  • You must include each director’s personal code and verification statement

  • PSCs must link their verified identity to each company role


At BlueFox Accounting, we’re ready to act as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) to help our clients verify their identity securely and efficiently. Whether you're a director, PSC, or both, we’ll guide you through the process and ensure your company remains compliant.

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