Companies House ID Checks: What Every Director Needs to Know
New identity checks are coming – here’s how to avoid delays and stay compliant.
If you’re a company director, PSC, or file on behalf of a company, new ID rules mean you’ll soon need to verify your identity with Companies House. Starting now is easier than scrambling later.
What’s Changing?
From April 2025, Companies House started rolling out identity verification for:
- Directors
- People with Significant Control (PSCs)
- Anyone filing company information
You’ll need to confirm your ID using:
- A GOV.UK One Login, or
- An Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) – like us
Right now, this is voluntary. But by autumn 2025, it’ll become a legal requirement.
For existing companies, the checks will be built into the annual confirmation statement.
Why It Matters
This is part of the government’s plan to fight fraud and improve trust in UK businesses. But for you, it means:
- A bit of admin if you’re not prepared
- Possible delays if you don’t act early
- Risk of non-compliance penalties later
If you’ve got multiple directors or shareholders, this can quickly get messy. Better to sort it now.
How to Make It Easy
As your accountant (and ACSP), we can handle the entire ID check process for you:
- No messing about with government logins
- All checks filed properly with Companies House
- You’ll be ahead of the game
If we already manage your company filings, we’ll add this in as standard. If you’re doing it yourself and want to switch, we’re here to help.
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A Quick Local Tip
Several small companies in Rochdale and Bury have been caught off guard by this. If you’re setting up a new business or changing directors soon, build ID checks into your process now.
✅ Need Help?
We’re already running ID checks for local businesses – it’s quick, painless, and future-proofs your company admin. Message us today to get started.
