From 8 April 2025, Companies House has launched a new identity verification system as part of changes under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
If you are a director, a person with significant control (PSC) or someone who files on behalf of a company, this will apply to you.
What’s Changing
Everyone involved in setting up or running a UK-Registered company will soon need to verify their identity, either:
ACSPs have been able to register since 18 March 2025 with individuals being able to start verifying their identity via GOV.UK from 8 April 2025.
While verification is currently voluntary, it will become a legal requirement later in the year, expected to be in Autumn 2025, although companies will have 12 months to comply with the new Rules. For existing companies, it will be built into the confirmation statement process.
How We Can Help
As your accountant and an approved ACSP, we can assist with and advise on the identity verification process. Information on how the process works in practice is still being considered but the aim will be to ensure all companies are compliant within 12 months of the Rules being introduced
If you would like help on this area, please get in touch and we would be happy to help you!
For more information contact Samantha Sanders who is based in our Taunton office or see: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/companies-house-starts-to-verify-identities
