Verifying your identity for Companies House · What happens when you verify
verifying your identity for companies house what happens when you verify how your information is stored and used · in force: unknown
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In the 'Who needs to verify' section, removed 'someone who files for a company - for example, a company secretary' . · 2026-06-01T08:34:23Z
Identity verification is now a legal requirement. Added link to the 'Provide identity verification details for a PSC' service. Added guidance to 'What happens if you do not verify'. · 2025-11-18T10:14:03Z
Content added to Using the 'Verify your identity for Companies House' service. You must provide answers about yourself, not your company. · 2025-09-12T12:54:47Z
Identity verification will be a mandatory requirement from 18 November 2025. Updated section for people with significant control (PSCs). · 2025-08-04T23:01:00Z
From 8 April 2025, individuals can voluntarily verify their identity with Companies House. Link added to service start page. · 2025-04-08T08:00:06Z
Added translation · 2025-03-18T00:00:00Z
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