Verifying your identity for Companies House · What happens when you verify

Only share the personal code with people you trust

verifying your identity for companies house what happens when you verify only share the personal code with people you trust · in force: unknown

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Only share the personal code with people you trust

You may need to share this code with people you trust to file on your behalf, or for your company. Keep this information secure, as you would with other unique codes such as your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) for HMRC.

Identity verification makes it much more difficult for criminals to impersonate someone, but not impossible.

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You may need to share this code with people you trust to file on your behalf, or for your company. Keep this information secure, as you would with other unique codes such as your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) for HMRC.

Identity verification makes it much more difficult for criminals to impersonate someone, but not impossible.

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Relevance to Signicat: 1/3 · detailed summary (L4) Status: not needed for a short provision · Stored artifact; current recipe verification unavailable

Guidance permits sharing the personal code with trusted persons filing on behalf of the individual or company.

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Verification findings (24)

synthesis coverage: missing/unverified L2 why-you-need-to-verify-your-identity

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synthesis coverage: missing/unverified L2 who-needs-to-verify

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synthesis coverage: missing/unverified L2 when-you-need-to-verify

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synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:govuk/verifying-identity-companies-house#verifying-your-identity-for-companies-house-ways-to-verify-your-identity-using-the-verify-your-identity-for-companies-house-service

synthesis coverage: missing/unverified L2 what-happens-when-you-verify

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synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:govuk/verifying-identity-companies-house#verifying-your-identity-for-companies-house-what-happens-when-you-verify-how-your-information-is-stored-and-used

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synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:govuk/verifying-identity-companies-house#verifying-your-identity-for-companies-house-what-you-need-to-do-with-your-companies-house-personal-code-directors

synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:govuk/verifying-identity-companies-house#verifying-your-identity-for-companies-house-what-you-need-to-do-with-your-companies-house-personal-code-people-with-significant-control-pscs

synthesis coverage: missing/unverified L2 what-happens-if-you-do-not-verify

synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:govuk/verifying-identity-companies-house#verifying-your-identity-for-companies-house-what-happens-if-you-do-not-verify

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synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:govuk/verifying-identity-companies-house#verifying-your-identity-for-companies-house-what-happens-if-you-do-not-verify-people-with-significant-control-pscs

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Change history as published

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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Instrument: uk:govuk/verifying-identity-companies-house
Part: What happens when you verify
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Source: gov.uk/guidance/verifying-your-identity-for-companies-house