Companies House Identity Verification - What You Need to Know
Video overview
The UK government is changing the landscape of company law with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. Starting in 2024, all company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) must undergo identity verification with Companies House.
### Key Changes:
- From 2024, all directors and PSCs must verify their identities before acting in their roles.
- Verification methods include a digital process via Companies House or through an Authorised Agent.
### Why is This Important?
Failing to complete identity verification can result in the inability to form new companies, restrictions on acting in your role, and potential penalties.
At CG Incorporations, we help make this process seamless for our clients, reducing paperwork and ensuring compliance. For more details, visit us at https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/companies-house-identity-verification/
Video details
| Video title | Companies House Identity Verification - What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Published | 07 November 2025 |
| Duration | 2m 12s |
Video transcript
Companies House Identity Verification - What You Need to Know The UK government is making important changes to company law through the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. A major update is the new requirement for directors, people with significant control, and individuals filing on behalf of companies to verify their identities with Companies House. What’s Changing? From 2024, Companies House will mandate that all directors and PSCs verify their identity before forming a new company or continuing to act for an existing one. This aims to enhance transparency, combat fraud, and improve the integrity of company information. Who Needs to Verify Their Identity?
Verification is required for: New and existing company directors People with significant control (PSCs) Anyone filing documents for a company, including secretaries and agents How Will Identity Verification Work? There are two main methods for verification: Directly through Companies House: A digital process available on the Companies House portal. Through an Authorised Agent: Professional firms registered with Companies House can verify identities on behalf of their clients. How Can CG Incorporations Help? At CG Incorporations, we simplify compliance for our clients. Our accountant, registered as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider, can help verify the identities of company
directors and PSCs. Whether you're an existing client or a new one, we manage the verification process for you, ensuring less paperwork and hassle. Why is Verification Important? Not completing identity verification may lead to: Inability to form a new company Restrictions on acting as a director or PSC Potential penalties for non-compliance For guidance on complying with the new requirements, reach out to us. Learn more, visit: www.cgincorporations.com