New Companies House Identity Verification Rules: What Your Recruitment Business Needs to Do Moving Forward

Companies House Identity Verification

Since 18 November, all UK company directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), and all members of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), are legally required to complete the Companies House identity verification process. This forms a central part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) – a legislation designed to strengthen corporate governance, enhance transparency, and prevent companies from being used for ille…

Identity Verification Now a Legal Requirement for Company Directors and PSCs - Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian

From 18th November 2025, identity verification became a legal requirement for all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs). This begins a 12-month transition period, giving companies time to ensure all directors and PSCs have verified their identity by their individual due dates.Read the guidance on when to verify your identity for Companies House. This change is designed to provide greater assurance about who is setting up, …

New Companies House Identity Verification Rules: What Your Recruitment Business Needs to Do Moving Forward

Published bySimplicity25 Nov 2025|News archiveNew Companies House Identity Verification Rules: What Your Recruitment Business Needs to Do Moving ForwardMajor changes to UK company law come into force this week, introducing mandatory identity verification requirements for individuals who run, own, or control UK companies. These reforms are designed to strengthen transparency, reduce corporate misuse, and enhance trust in the UK business environme…