Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)

Companies House has introduced a new identity verification process to help deter those wishing to use companies for illegal purposes.

Anyone setting up, running, owning or controlling a company in the UK must verify their identity to prove they are who they claim to be.

We are an Authorised Corporate Service Providor and provide this service and validate your identity.

Who needs to verify their identity

From 18 November 2025, identity verification becomes a legal requirement. This date is not a deadline. It marks the start of a 12-month transition period, giving your company time to make sure all directors and people with significant control (PSCs) have verified their identity by their due dates.

Identity verification is required for:

New directors and PSCs
Existing directors and PSCs
Members of a limited liability partnership (LLP)

We’ll introduce identity verification at a later date for:

People who file at Companies House
Limited partnerships
Corporate directors of companies
Corporate members of LLPs
Officers of corporate PSCs