From 8 April 2025, a voluntary identity verification service was launched by Companies House as part of a strategy to reduce potential fraud. Directors, PSCs (Persons with Significant Control), and others were given the option to verify early.

From Autumn 2025, this will become mandatory.

Identity documents can be uploaded and verified by visiting https://www.gov.uk/guidance/verify-your-identity-for-companies-house

ID can also be submitted  and verified in person at a Post Office that offers ‘in-branch verification’; however, you are still required to start the process online https://www.gov.uk/using-your-gov-uk-one-login/proving-your-identity

Both options above require you to have a GOV.UK One login

Our Company Secretarial team can submit this on your behalf as a Companies House authorised agent. To do so, please email cosec@pierce.co.uk

Successful verification is confirmed when you receive a unique identifier known as a Companies House Personal Code. This code is only applicable to you and not your company.

If we are providing the service to you, the code will still be sent directly to individuals.

Our advice is to verify early to avoid any of the consequences of non-compliance.