Companies House identity verification: what founders should do now

12. 1. 2026

Companies House is rolling out identity verification for directors and people with significant control (PSCs). This post explains what you should prepare and how an authorised agent can help.

Create/confirm your Companies House account access
Check your director/PSC details are up to date
Decide whether to verify directly or via an ACSP

This post is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.