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2.8 KiB
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64 lines
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title = "Companies House ID Verification"
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date = 2026-01-25T12:00:00-00:00
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aliases = ["/companies"]
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Since 18th November 2025, identity verification has become mandatory, and the following rules apply:
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## Directors
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New directors must verify their identity when:
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1. incorporating a new company; or
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1. being appointed to an existing company.
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Existing directors must confirm their identity as part of each company's next annual Confirmation Statement, during a
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12-month transition period, starting from 18 November 2025.
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## People with significant control (PSCs)
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Every PSC, usually at least the shareholders of the company holding more than 25% of the shares but may include other
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individuals, must submit a statement confirming they have verified their identity, along with their Companies House
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personal code, within a personal 14-day period.
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The timing of this period depends on individual circumstances:
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1. existing PSC - must provide a personal code within the first 14 days of their birth month;
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1. new PSCs (after 18 November 2025) - 14-day period starts from the date they register with Companies House; and
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1. if the PSC is also a director of the same company - 14-day period starts from the company’s confirmation statement
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date.
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## What you will need
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**We can only provide in-person verification in our Aberdeen-based office, and are unable to conduct any online
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verification.**
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You will require:
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* An email address to receive the verification code
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* A valid *biometric* passport (most international passports accepted)
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* A valid UK driving licence
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Alternative routes for validation are available, however these documents give the greatest chance of success as they can
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be most quickly verified.
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During the verification we will ask you your full name, any former names, date of birth, email address, home address and
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address history for the last 12 months.
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We may also take a photo of you which will be stored with your verification records.
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The email address you use must be unique to yourself and not shared with anyone else.
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Consider that the verification code is personal, and you should not use a company email address unless you are sure that
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you will not leave that company and lose access to it.
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## Individual pricing
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The price for an identity verification appointment is *£72 including VAT*.
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To arrange an appointment please [email or give us a call](/contact).
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## Bulk verification at your board meeting
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If you have a larger board of 5+ individuals requiring verification and all will be present at a meeting before your
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deadline, we may be able to attend your board meeting and provide the service on-site.
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For a quote, please give details of the company, how many individuals require verification, and the location and time of
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your meeting [via email or phone](/contact) and we will get back to you.
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