Companies House Identity Verification

Companies House Identity Verification is a mandatory process where directors, PSCs (Persons with Significant Control), and ACSPs must verify their identity with Companies House to obtain a Companies House Personal Code. This director identity verification can be completed through an authorised Companies House identity verification agent like LPA Accountancy, ensuring compliance with UK company law requirements under ECCTA 2023.

For UK residents, Companies House identity verification typically takes 5-7 working days through our standard service. Our express ACSP Verification Service can complete Director ID Verification UK in 24-48 hours (usually same day). Non-UK residents may experience processing times of 10-14 days for standard international director identity verification, or 7-10 days with our premium service.

For director identity verification, you need: (1) A valid passport or UK driving licence for identity proof, and (2) A recent proof of address dated within the last 3 months (utility bill, bank statement, or council tax bill). Non-UK residents require a valid passport and certified proof of address for Companies House Identity Verification. Our ACSP Verification Service team will guide you through the exact documentation requirements based on your jurisdiction.

Yes, absolutely! Non-UK residents can obtain their Companies House personal code through our international director identity verification service. As an authorised Companies House identity verification agent, LPA Accountancy specializes in assisting international directors with the verification process, including document certification, apostille guidance, and consular authentication support for Director ID Verification UK from overseas.

An ACSP (Authorised Corporate Service Provider) Verification Service is provided by Companies House authorised agents who can verify your identity on behalf of Companies House. LPA Accountancy is a fully authorised ACSP supervised by HMRC for AML compliance. Using an ACSP verification service streamlines the Director ID Verification UK process and ensures full compliance with ECCTA 2023 standards, with faster processing times than going directly through Companies House.

To provide identity verification details for a PSC (Person with Significant Control), you must submit verified identity documents to Companies House or through an authorised agent. Our Companies House Identity Verification service handles PSC identity verification for both UK and non-UK residents efficiently. We guide you through the entire process, from document preparation to obtaining your verification code and linking it via the VS01 digital service within the required 14-day deadline from your birth month.

LPA Accountancy is a fully authorised Companies House authorised agent and ACSP supervised by HMRC for AML compliance. Using our ACSP Verification Service for your director identity verification offers several benefits: faster processing times (24-48 hours, usually same day), 99% first-time acceptance rate, expert guidance through complex requirements, reduced risk of application rejection, and professional handling of sensitive documents with bank-grade encryption. Our team has extensive experience with both UK and international Director ID Verification UK requirements.

Yes, Companies House Identity Verification became mandatory under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023 for all new directors, PSCs, and those filing certain documents. Without completing director ID verification UK and obtaining your Companies House Personal Code, you cannot file documents or register as a director. Failure to comply can result in unlimited fines and criminal prosecution. Our Companies House identity verification agent services ensure you meet all legal requirements and deadlines.

Deadlines for Director Identity Verification vary by role: New directors and PSCs must verify immediately at appointment before filing. Existing directors must obtain their Companies House Personal Code before their next Confirmation Statement. Existing PSCs who are not directors have 14 days from their birth month to complete PSC identity verification and link their code. From late 2026, Companies House will begin enforcement actions including unlimited fines for non-compliance. Use our ACSP Verification Service to meet your deadline with time to spare.

Our ACSP Verification Service for Companies House Identity Verification involves four streamlined steps: (1) Secure upload of your biometric ID (passport/driving licence) and proof of address via our encrypted portal, (2) Digital liveness check performed by our Companies House identity verification agent to prevent fraud, (3) Professional ACSP audit of your data against ECCTA 2023 standards and issuance of a formal Verification Statement, (4) Receive your 11-character Companies House Personal Code directly from Companies House to your email within 24-48 hours. You can then use this code for all current and future UK director roles.