The Insolvency Service and Companies House announced their first identity-verification convictions on 17 September, with three directors fined.For those of us gathering and analysing company information, this is another milestone in the register’s evolution. Companies House described its goal as creating a register that is “more reliable, more transparent and better equipped to support economic growth”.Identity verification should strengthen our ability to establish who is be

Companies House data is changing. The way we interpret it needs to change too. The Financial Times reports today that 56,710 active UK companies had confirmation statements between one and 12 months overdue in September, up 139% year on year.The rise follows compulsory director identity verification. Companies House now requires all directors to be verified before a company can file its confirmation statement.That changes what an overdue filing may tell us.Overdue accounts an

Companies House Reform Update — 1 Million Verified Already Over one million people have already verified their identity ahead of the upcoming Companies House changes — a major milestone as the UK strengthens corporate transparency. From 18 November 2025, all new and existing company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) must verify their identity with Companies House — either through GOV.UK One Login or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). Why it

Companies House Mandatory identity verification Starting 18 November 2025, Companies House will roll out mandatory identity verification...