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Companies House identity verification is a new legal requirement introduced to confirm that individuals setting up, running, owning or controlling UK companies are who they claim to be. It is intended to reduce fraud, prevent the misuse of companies and improve the accuracy and transparency of the Companies House register.

The requirement took effect on 18 November 2025 and applies to company directors and people with significant control (PSCs). New directors must verify their identity when incorporating a company or being appointed, while existing directors and PSCs are brought into the requirement during a 12-month transition period.

Identity verification generally applies to:

• Company directors
• People with Significant Control (PSCs)
• New directors being appointed
• Individuals forming a new UK company

A person who is both a director and a PSC only needs to verify once, although their personal verification code must be provided separately for each role.

Yes. The service supports both UK and overseas directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) , subject to the applicant providing an accepted identity document and successfully completing the required identity verification checks.

You will normally need a valid government-issued photographic identity document, such as a passport or driving licence, together with proof of address in English.

Accepted documents may vary depending on the issuing country, document type and verification method used.

Yes. We support a wide range of international identity documents. Document acceptance depends on the document type, issuing country, validity and image quality.