Mandatory requirement for all UK company directors, PSCs, and LLP members to prove their identity to Companies House. You receive a personal code used for all future filings. Required since 18 November 2025.
Identity verification is now mandatory for all UK directors and PSCs. Law Debenture's expert ACSP service guarantees completion without technical failures or document rejections.
✅ Authorised ACSP - HMRC supervised
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✅ 5,000+ entities managed globally
✅ Verified in hours - guaranteed completion (subject to receipt of Companies House approved documents)
All UK company directors (new and existing), Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), LLP members, and anyone filing at Companies House. Applies regardless of nationality or where you live. No exceptions.
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New directors: Before appointment (mandatory)
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Existing directors: Must submit code with next confirmation statement
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PSCs: Within 14 days of confirmation statement (if director) or birth month (if not)
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Your deadline = your next confirmation statement date
DO YOU NEED TO VERIFY?
Who Must Complete Identity Verification?
All UK company directors and PSCs must verify
Directors:
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All directors of UK-registered companies, including UK registered branches of overseas companies
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New appointments (after 18 Nov 2025)
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Existing directors (must submit code with next confirmation statement)
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Regardless of nationality or residence
Persons with Significant Control (PSCs):
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Anyone owning/controlling 25%+ of company
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Must submit code within specific timeframes
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Different rules for PSCs who are vs aren't directors
LLP Members:
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All members of Limited Liability Partnerships
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Same verification requirements
Anyone Filing at Companies House:
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From 2026: All filers must be verified
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Includes company secretaries, lawyers, accountants
H3: Why these roles especially benefit from ACSP support:
Overseas Directors: GOV.UK has limited international acceptance → See overseas guide
Multiple Directorships: Complex confirmation statement deadlines → We track automatically
Senior Executives: Time-poor, need reliability → Guaranteed completion
Professional Advisers: Managing client verification → See adviser guide
CTA: Check If You Need Verification
YOUR VERIFICATION DEADLINE
When Must You Verify Your Identity?
Current situation: Identity verification became mandatory 18 November 2025. Existing directors are in a 12-month transition period.
Your specific deadline:
New Directors (appointed after 18 Nov 2025):
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Must verify BEFORE appointment
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Cannot be appointed without verification
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Required before incorporation for new companies
Existing Directors:
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Must submit code with next confirmation statement
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Each company has different confirmation statement date
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Your deadline = earliest confirmation statement if multiple companies
Example: If you're director of Company A (confirmation due March 2026) and Company B (confirmation due July 2026), you must verify before March 2026.
PSCs:
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If also a director: 14 days after confirmation statement
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If not a director: First 14 days of your birth month
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New PSCs: 14 days from registration
Why verify now:
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Avoid last-minute rush before confirmation statement
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Time to resolve document issues
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System busy as 7 million directors verify over 12 months
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Expert support available without time pressure
What if you don't verify:
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Cannot file confirmation statement
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Criminal prosecution possible
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Unlimited fines
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Public register marking as unverified
Law Debenture tracks all your confirmation statement deadlines.
CTA: Verify Before Your Confirmation Statement
HOW OUR ACSP SERVICE WORKS (350 words)
SHORTENED from 1,000 words - focused on Law Debenture process only
H2: Law Debenture's Professional Verification Process
Brief comparison intro (100 words): You can verify through GOV.UK's free system (biometric passport required, smartphone app, self-service) or through an ACSP like Law Debenture (broader documents, expert support, guaranteed completion). Most directors choose ACSP for reliability and peace of mind.
Our 5-step ACSP process (250 words):
1. Assessment (15 mins): Review your documents, identify any issues, set expectations
2. Portal Access (Immediate): Secure upload via bespoke platform (any device, no app needed)
3. Expert Validation (1-2 hours): Human review by governance professionals, quality check before submission
4. Submission (three working day SLA): Direct ACSP channel to Companies House, real-time tracking
5. Code Delivery (Within hours): Personal code delivered securely, guidance on submission, automatic deadline tracking
Total time: Hours, not days/weeks
Key advantages:
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Expert pre-validation prevents rejection
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Works on any device (desktop, mobile, tablet)
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Personal support throughout
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Broader document acceptance
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Guaranteed completion (Subject to receipt of Companies House approved documents)
YOUR VERIFICATION DEADLINE
H2: When Must You Verify Your Identity?
Current situation: Identity verification became mandatory 18 November 2025. Existing directors are in a 12-month transition period.
Your specific deadline:
New Directors (appointed after 18 Nov 2025):
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Must verify BEFORE appointment
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Cannot be appointed without verification
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Required before incorporation for new companies
Existing Directors:
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Must submit code with next confirmation statement
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Each company has different confirmation statement date
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Your deadline = earliest confirmation statement if multiple companies
Example: If you're director of Company A (confirmation due March 2026) and Company B (confirmation due July 2026), you must verify before March 2026.
PSCs:
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If also a director: 14 days after confirmation statement
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If not a director: First 14 days of your birth month
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New PSCs: 14 days from registration
Why verify now:
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Avoid last-minute rush before confirmation statement
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Time to resolve document issues
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System busy as 7 million directors verify over 12 months
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Expert support available without time pressure
What if you don't verify:
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Cannot file confirmation statement
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Criminal prosecution possible
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Unlimited fines
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Public register marking as unverified
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What You Get |
Basic DIY |
Budget ACSP |
Law Debenture |
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Document acceptance |
Biometric passport only |
Limited range |
International documents |
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Expert validation |
None |
Basic check |
Governance professionals |
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Support |
None |
Email only |
Personal expert support |
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Track record |
N/A |
Unknown |
136 years, 5,000+ entities |
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Financial stability |
N/A |
Unknown |
FTSE 250 |
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Price |
Free |
£[Low] |
From £[X] |
Why we're different (250 words):
1. Proven Governance Expertise:
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136 years corporate governance experience
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5,000+ entities managed globally
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FTSE 250 financial stability
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Chelsea Chivers: Head of UK Entity Management, ECCTA expert
2. Bespoke Technology Platform:
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Purpose-built for complex situations
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Real-time progress visibility
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Integrated with full corporate services
3. International Specialists:
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120+ jurisdictions supported
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Broader document acceptance
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Understanding of global ID formats
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No UK visit required
4. Guaranteed Completion:
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Expert pre-validation prevents rejection
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Human review, not just automation
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Alternative pathways for complex cases
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Emergency processing available
5. Full-Service Integration:
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Incorporation support
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Corporate secretarial services
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Entity management
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One trusted partner for all compliance
6. Client Proof: Swiss Re: "The portal's ease of use made what could have been complex completely seamless"
CTA: Choose Law Debenture
NAVIGATION TO SPECIALIST GUIDES (150 words)
H2: Specialist Guidance & Detailed Information
Deep-dive guides:
📍 Overseas Directors Guide
International document requirements, 120+ jurisdiction support, no UK visit needed
💰 Pricing & Packages
Complete pricing, volume discounts, package options, ROI analysis
🔧 Troubleshooting Guide
30+ common problems solved, rejection reasons, technical issues
👔 For Professional Advisers
Partnership options, white-label service, bulk client management
📊 GOV.UK vs ACSP Comparison
Detailed comparison, when to use each route, making the right choice
❓ Complete FAQ
50+ questions answered, comprehensive guidance
Related Services:
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Corporate Secretarial Services
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Company Formation & Incorporation
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Entity Management
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Section |
Words |
% of Page |
Purpose |
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Hero |
100 |
5% |
Trust signals |
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Instant Answers |
300 |
14% |
Top 8 queries |
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Who needs |
250 |
11% |
Qualification |
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Deadlines |
250 |
11% |
Personal deadline |
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How we work |
350 |
16% |
Process + brief comparison |
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Why Law Debenture |
400 |
18% |
Differentiation |
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Problems solved |
300 |
14% |
High search volume queries |
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Get started |
250 |
11% |
Conversion |
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Navigation |
150 |
7% |
Spoke links |
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2,200 |
100% |
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First 800 words covers: Instant Answers + Who Needs + Deadlines + Start of How We Work = Answers 12+ highest-value queries ✅