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Companies House: New Mandatory ID Verification Rules for UK Small Businesses Start - How to Verify My Identity
Directors and people with significant control must verify identities to receive a unique Companies House code, reducing fraud risks under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
- From Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Companies House will require all company directors and People with Significant Control to verify their identity and receive a personal Companies House code for filings.
- Pressure from cases listing notorious fake entries like `Darth Vader` and `Santa Claus` prompted the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 reform to improve trust and block fraudsters.
- Directors, PSCs and agents must verify before taking roles, and existing directors have 12 months to comply, usually when filing their next confirmation statement.
- Failing to verify after November 18 can trigger penalties including fines, disqualification or criminal charges, while verified directors should make records more genuine, boosting confidence among consumers and investors, suppliers and business partners.
- Small business owners should verify early using GOV.UK One Login, which is free and usually straightforward, while Authorised Corporate Service Providers and accountants can manage verification or guide firms with multiple directors.
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