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Identity verification deadline confirmed – Are you prepared?
15 September 2025

After months of uncertainty, Companies House has set the identity-verification deadline as 18 November 2025.

From that date, all new company directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) must verify their identity.

Existing directors and PSCs will then have 12 months to complete verification, which means 18 November 2026 is the true identity verification deadline.

How should directors prepare?

If you are a new director, verify your identity before your first filing.

If you are an existing director, 18 November 2025 begins a transition year as you must be verified before your company’s next confirmation statement.

You will need to supply Companies House with your personal code and a verification statement for each director listed.

If any directors or PSCs are overseas or likely to be delayed, contact them now.

Directors with multiple companies must link the same personal code to each role separately.

Check your next confirmation date on the Companies House website, and if you need help, get in touch with our team.

How should PSCs prepare?

PSCs must provide their personal code via an online service.

Each PSC has a 14-day window to submit their code, and exact dates depend on when the PSC was registered and whether they are also a director.

If you have already verified your identity, you still need to supply your personal code and a verification statement for each role.

How do you verify?

You can use the DIY option via GOV.UK One Login or use an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).

However, using an ACSP is the easy option if you want to ensure that there are no issues with getting your identity verified.

ACSPs can manage the entire process, reduce errors and submit filings on your behalf.

Only registered ACSPs may verify identities, so be sure to avoid unregistered third parties.

Speak to our team to make sure you are ready for the identity verification deadline!