FT Adviser - Are you prepared for Companies House ID verification requirements?
Head of UK Entity Management Chelsea Chivers shared some FAQs around Companies House identity verification requirements with FT Adviser.
Chelsea Chivers, Head of UK Entity Management shared her expertise on identity verification requirements for UK entities with FT Adviser. Read the article here.
Want to know the key details around Identity Verification?
- Identity verification becomes mandatory from 18 November 2025 for new directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) when incorporating new companies or being appointed to existing companies. Read more at GOV.UK - Changes to UK company law
- Since 8 April 2025, individuals have been able to voluntarily verify their identity either directly through GOV.UK One Login or via an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) Identity verification
- Existing directors will need to confirm their identity verification when filing their annual confirmation statement during a transitional period Companies House ID verification to start in November 2025 | Computer Weekly
Law Debenture is an ACSP - to find out how we are supporting businesses with the verification of their affected stakeholders visit our dedicated identity verification services page.
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