Complete your Companies House director verification before the 18 November 2025 deadline to avoid unlimited fines and operational restrictions.
Law Debenture can help. Find out more about our Identity Verification Services.
Yes - verify immediately to avoid deadline rush delays and potential complications.
Three critical risks of waiting:
Deadline rush delays - Demand will peak approaching November 2025
Multiple company complications - If you hold roles across companies, your first deadline determines everything
Document issues - Time to resolve any verification problems before they become urgent
Benefit: Complete once, use across all your director roles.
Yes, if you are a UK company director, PSC, LLP member, company secretary, or file documents at Companies House.
You must verify if you are:
UK company director (any nationality, any location)
Person with Significant Control (PSC)
LLP member or managing officer
Company secretary
Anyone filing documents at Companies House
No exceptions based on nationality or residence location.
Key point: Verify once, use for all your roles across multiple companies.
Yes - Law Debenture specialises in international directors with broader document acceptance than Gov.UK direct route.
Why choose ACSP over Gov.UK direct route:
Accepts non-UK passports (up to 6 months expired)
EU driving licences and identity cards
Expert guidance for complex international situations
Professional support throughout the process
Documents we accept: International passports, EU/EEA identity cards, non-UK driving licences, UK residence permits.
Understanding the Process Choose between free Gov.UK One Login or Law Debenture's ACSP service with broader document acceptance and expert support.
Option 1: Gov.UK One Login (Free)
App verification, security questions, or Post Office visit
Limited document types accepted
No expert support for complex cases
Option 2: Law Debenture ACSP Service (Fee applies)
Wider range of accepted documents
48-hour processing guarantee
Expert guidance and support
Designed for complex business structures
What you receive: 11-character personal code for all future Companies House filings.
Detailed process steps:
Document submission - Provide acceptable ID and proof of address
Expert review - Law Debenture validates documents against requirements
Companies House submission - We handle technical filing
Code delivery - You receive your unique personal code
Ongoing support - Guidance on using your code for future filings
Verify once, but use your earliest company deadline across all roles.
Your verification deadline = earliest company requirement:
New appointments: Must verify before appointment (from 18 Nov 2025)
Existing directors: Provide code with next confirmation statement after 18 Nov 2025
Multiple roles: Use earliest deadline across all companies
Example: If Company A's confirmation is due December 2025 and Company B's is March 2026, verify before December 2025.
Law Debenture advantage: Our platform tracks all your deadlines automatically.
Yes - our platform is specifically designed for complex group company coordination across multiple jurisdictions.
Our group company process:
Upload director list - Names and email addresses only
Automated coordination - We contact each individual with clear instructions
Real-time tracking - Dashboard shows verification progress across your group
Code collection - All personal codes compiled for your confirmation statements
Deadline management - Ensures completion before your earliest company deadline
Why Law Debenture for complex groups:
5000+ entities managed globally - proven at scale
120+ jurisdiction expertise - international coordination
Technology platform - not manual spreadsheets
Single point of accountability - one team, one system
Yes - Law Debenture coordinates identity verification with incorporation services to ensure all directors are pre-verified before appointment.
From 18 November 2025, no company can be incorporated without all directors being pre-verified. Law Debenture coordinates identity verification with incorporation services, ensuring directors are verified before appointment to avoid formation delays. This integrated approach becomes essential for time-sensitive incorporations.
Law Debenture can help immediately with broader document acceptance and expert review.
Common rejection reasons we solve:
Document type not accepted by Gov.UK system
International documents not recognised
Technical issues with app-based verification
Complex name variations or address histories
Our advantage: ACSP route accepts broader document types and provides expert review before submission.
Next steps: Email us your rejection details for immediate assessment.
Law Debenture's ACSP service provides alternative pathways when direct verification fails due to technical problems.
Common technical failures include damaged passport chips, name mismatches between your ID and Companies House records, expired documents, or insufficient address proof. Law Debenture's ACSP service provides alternative pathways when direct verification fails, accepting a broader range of documents and providing expert resolution for complex cases.
We're a FTSE 250 company with 136 years of governance experience, managing 5000+ entities globally through a bespoke technology platform.
Scale & Expertise:
FTSE 250 listed company with 136 years of governance experience
5000+ entities managed across 120+ jurisdictions
70+ governance professionals - not a boutique operation
Technology Advantage:
Bespoke IDV platform - engineered to high security standards
Real-time tracking for complex group companies
Secure data retention with robust encryption
48-hour processing guarantee
Service Excellence:
Emergency processing capability for urgent deadlines
International director specialisation
Direct expert support throughout verification
No hidden fees - transparent pricing
Immediate Support Available:
Email: IDV@lawdeb.com
Phone: +44 (0)20 7606 5451
Emergency processing - contact us today
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We have designed a platform that offers you a time saving process whilst retaining the peace of mind for which you come to Law Debenture.
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