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Identity Verification for Directors & PSCs
UK Property Accountants assist company directors & persons with significant control (PSCs) in meeting the mandatory verification requirements under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
*Only for UK residents, which means that you have a valid UK ID (passport or driving license) and UK address (currently reside in the UK and have proof of address dated within the last 3 months)
Verify your Identity with UKPA
Identity Verification Assessment
Determine if you need to verify your identity for Companies House
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This question applies if you were appointed as a new director or PSC on or after April 8, 2025.
This question applies if you are planning to be appointed as a director or PSC on or after November 18, 2025.
Deadline Missed. Directors & PSCs, You Need to Get Verified Now!
Companies House verification is mandatory and any delays can mean fines, blocked filings or public register flags. So, don't risk long queues and system bottlenecks. Use our fast-track service and get verified easily within 24–48 hours(business).
Your Verification Partner
Why choose UKPA for Identity verification?
At UK Property Accountants, we handle the full ID verification process, explain what’s needed, and keep you updated every step of the way.
Authorised Verification
We’re officially approved to carry out identity checks as a regulated ACSP. Our team deals with these rules every day and understands how to get your verification sorted without delay.
Comprehensive Service
Just fill out our form with your valid ID, and we’ll handle the rest. We check your documents, submit everything to Companies House, and confirm once you’re verified.
Tailored Support
Whether you're a director, PSC, shareholder, or based overseas, we make it work for you. We also offer a simple way to verify multiple people together.
What happens if you don’t verify?
Enforcement & Penalties for Non-Compliance with Identity Verification
Acting as a director or PSC without identity verification is unlawful.
Companies House may:
Prosecute through the courts which can lead to criminal conviction, director disqualification and fines.
Refer you to The Insolvency Service for investigation and potential disqualification.
Issue civil financial penalties to both you (directors / PSCs) and the company.
You may be disqualified from acting as a director.
You may receive formal default letters, explaining the offence and warning of potential escalation.
You may have your status annotated on the public register.
Companies House may block or delay filings (such as confirmation statements) until verification is completed.
Who We Serve
What we offer
Whether you’re based in the UK or abroad, or need to verify one person or several, we make the process easy and fully compliant with Companies House rules.
If you’re not a UK resident or don’t have a UK passport, we assist you with non-biometric passports or limited documentation, ensuring full compliance.
Need to verify multiple individuals across one or more companies? Just send us the list or fill our form. We handle everything from due diligence to final submission.
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UK Identity Verification: What Businesses Need to Know
Stay informed about the latest UK identity verification requirements and compliance obligations. This eBook provides a clear overview of the verification process, key legal considerations, and practical guidance for businesses, company directors, and professionals.
Secure Compliance
How it works
These are the steps of our simple, secure, and efficient process of ID verification:
Step 1: Complete Our Secure Form
You start by completing an online form. It collects your personal details, proof of identity, proof of address, a quick selfie/video for facial recognition, and consent.
You just need to upload either two documents from Group A, or one from Group A and one from Group B. Everything’s uploaded in one go, no chasing emails or missing attachments.
Step 2: Expert Review and Compliance Checks
Our dedicated ID verification team reviews your form and live photo submission to ensure due diligence. We confirm that your details meet Companies House requirements before we proceed.
Step 3: Submission to Companies House
The moment your ID is verified, we inform Companies House that your check is complete and approved.
Step 4: Receive Your Personal Code
Your Personal Verification Code will be sent to you directly by Companies House to your registered email address. We'll follow up and help you with anything that is pending or doesn't go through until it's done.
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FAQs
General queries by our clients related to Identity Verification of Company Director & PSCs in the UK are answered here.
The companies house identity verification launch implemented in the UK helps in verification of individuals Involved in company operations such as directors, officers or person with significant control (PSCs). It will also attract individuals or organisations filing information commonly known as Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs).
Shareholders with a controlling interest in companies will be required to verify their identity as a PSC. All other shareholders who are not PSCs are not required to comply with the verification checks.
The Identity Verification in Companies House involves submission of personal data, such as full legal name, date of birth, and additional information like proof of address.
You will get a unique identifier after completing the identity verification checks. The Companies House may allocate a new unique identifier to the individual to prevent identity theft and confusion.
Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) are authorised to conduct identity checks on behalf of individuals. They can help you to navigate smoothly through the verification checks.
We have a team of experts dealing in the identity verification and due diligence for your help.
Have more questions? Check out our Complete Guide for everything you need to know about Identity Verification of Company Director & Person with Significant Control (PSCs) in the UK in one place.
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