Understanding the New Companies House ID Verification Rules
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18 November 2025, the UK government is introducing a new legal requirement for all company directors and people with significant control (PSC) to verify their identity through Companies House. This move is designed to make the UK’s business register more transparent and to protect legitimate companies from fraud or impersonation. If you’re a director, company secretary, or accountant filing on behalf of a business, this rule affects you.
- Be unable to make filings or register a new company.
- Face financial penalties or fines.
- Fall out of compliance with Companies House regulations.
In short, verifying your identity keeps your company legally compliant and protected from fraud.
What You’ll Need Before You Begin
- A smartphone or tablet (Apple or Android)
- One of the following ID documents:
- UK passport
- UK driving licence
- Non‑UK passport with biometric chip
- UK biometric residence permit or Frontier Work permit
- Your current and recent addresses (past 3 months)
How to Verify Your Identity (with Screenshot Guidance)
Tip: Have your smartphone and photo ID ready before you start.
- Start on GOV.UK
Click “Verify your identity” -> “Go to GOV.UK One Login.”
- Sign in or create a GOV.UK One Login
If new, create your account, confirm the code sent to your email, set a password, and choose how to get security codes (we usually recommend SMS).
- Choose your location
Select “UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man” (or “Another Country” if applicable), then Continue.
- Confirm you have acceptable ID
Tick Yes if you have one of: UK passport, UK driving licence, non‑UK biometric passport, UK BRP/BRC/Frontier Worker permit.
- Choose how to verify (phone or no phone)
If you choose smartphone, a QR code appears to download the GOV.UK One Login app.
- Install and open the app
Scan the QR code, install, open the app, and sign in with your One Login.
- Capture your document
On the app, pick your ID: Yes for passport, or “No, use a different type of photo ID” for a driving licence. Follow the prompts to capture front and back where required.
- Face scan (accessibility note)
Complete the facial verification. Warning: this screen has flashing colours. If you’re photosensitive, consider looking away and asking someone to assist.
- Return to your browser (or continue on phone)
You’ll see “Identity verification: Completed.” Click Continue.
- Confirm your personal details
Tick Yes if your details match your ID -> Confirm and continue.
- Give consent for checks
Companies House will ask for permission to check your document with the issuing body. Tick consent -> Continue.
- Add your address
Enter postcode -> Find address -> select your address (Choose address). If you lived elsewhere in the past 3 months, add that too; otherwise tick No and I confirm my details are correct.
- Finish — save your code
You’ll see confirmation screens; click Continue to finish. Important: Save your 11-character Companies House personal code. You may share it with trusted people who file on your behalf, but keep it as secure as your UTR.
What happens if you don’t verify?
You won’t be able to
make filings or
start a new company, and you may face
financial penalties for non-compliance.
Need a hand? Prokeeper Limited can verify you
At
Prokeeper Limited, we’re registered as an
Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). We can handle the entire verification process securely and in full compliance with the UK’s Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
Our fee: £75 per director/PSC
Simple, secure, and compliant
Available for clients across the UK and abroad
Why choose Prokeeper Limited?
- We stay ahead of HMRC and Companies House regulatory changes
- We make compliance simple and stress-free
- We offer transparent pricing and professional support
- We’re a trusted partner for limited companies, contractors, and startups
Let’s get you verified
Don’t wait until the last minute — get compliant ahead of the 2025 deadline. Our expert team will guide you through every step of the verification process.
+44 777 660 8857
hello@prokeeper.co.uk
www.prokeeper.co.uk Who Needs to Verify Their Identity?
- Company directors
- People with significant control (PSC)
- Company secretaries
- Anyone filing documents on behalf of a business
Once verified, you’ll receive your own Companies House personal code—an 11-character identifier linking your verified ID to your company roles.
Why Identity Verification Matters
If you fail to complete the process you could:
- Be unable to make filings or register a new company.
- Face financial penalties or fines.
- Fall out of compliance with Companies House regulations.
In short, verifying your identity keeps your company legally compliant and protected from fraud.
What You’ll Need Before You Begin
- A smartphone or tablet (Apple or Android)
- One of the following ID documents:
- UK passport
- UK driving licence
- Non‑UK passport with biometric chip
- UK biometric residence permit or Frontier Work permit
- Your current and recent addresses (past 3 months)
How to Verify Your Identity (with Screenshot Guidance)
Tip: Have your smartphone and photo ID ready before you start.
- Start on GOV.UK
Click “Verify your identity” -> “Go to GOV.UK One Login.”
- Sign in or create a GOV.UK One Login
If new, create your account, confirm the code sent to your email, set a password, and choose how to get security codes (we usually recommend SMS).
- Choose your location
Select “UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man” (or “Another Country” if applicable), then Continue.
- Confirm you have acceptable ID
Tick Yes if you have one of: UK passport, UK driving licence, non‑UK biometric passport, UK BRP/BRC/Frontier Worker permit.
- Choose how to verify (phone or no phone)
If you choose smartphone, a QR code appears to download the GOV.UK One Login app.
- Install and open the app
Scan the QR code, install, open the app, and sign in with your One Login.
- Capture your document
On the app, pick your ID: Yes for passport, or “No, use a different type of photo ID” for a driving licence. Follow the prompts to capture front and back where required.
- Face scan (accessibility note)
Complete the facial verification. Warning: this screen has flashing colours. If you’re photosensitive, consider looking away and asking someone to assist.
- Return to your browser (or continue on phone)
You’ll see “Identity verification: Completed.” Click Continue.
- Confirm your personal details
Tick Yes if your details match your ID -> Confirm and continue.
- Give consent for checks
Companies House will ask for permission to check your document with the issuing body. Tick consent -> Continue.
- Add your address
Enter postcode -> Find address -> select your address (Choose address). If you lived elsewhere in the past 3 months, add that too; otherwise tick No and I confirm my details are correct.
- Finish — save your code
You’ll see confirmation screens; click Continue to finish. Important: Save your 11-character Companies House personal code. You may share it with trusted people who file on your behalf, but keep it as secure as your UTR.
What happens if you don’t verify?
You won’t be able to
make filings or
start a new company, and you may face
financial penalties for non-compliance.
Need a hand? Prokeeper Limited can verify you
At
Prokeeper Limited, we’re registered as an
Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). We can handle the entire verification process securely and in full compliance with the UK’s Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
Our fee: £75 per director/PSC
Simple, secure, and compliant
Available for clients across the UK and abroad
Why choose Prokeeper Limited?
- We stay ahead of HMRC and Companies House regulatory changes
- We make compliance simple and stress-free
- We offer transparent pricing and professional support
- We’re a trusted partner for limited companies, contractors, and startups
Let’s get you verified
Don’t wait until the last minute — get compliant ahead of the 2025 deadline. Our expert team will guide you through every step of the verification process.
+44 777 660 8857
hello@prokeeper.co.uk
www.prokeeper.co.uk
