Companies House mandatory identify verification
Companies House Mandatory identity verification
Starting 18 November 2025, Companies House will roll out mandatory identity verification for directors, PSCs, LLP members, and anyone filing on behalf of a company—part of the new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
With 6–7 million individuals expected to comply by mid-2026, this initiative is a major step toward improving trust, accuracy, and fraud protection within the UK’s company register.
Many can complete the verification in just a few minutes via GOV.UK One Login or through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
If you're involved in UK company governance, now is the time to get ahead.
Watchdog Services has procedures to ensure you stay informed and compliant—tracking which of your company’s directors or PSCs need to verify, guiding them through the process, and ensuring all deadlines are met.