Verifying your identity for Companies House · What you need to do with your Companies House personal code
verifying your identity for companies house what you need to do with your companies house personal code authorised corporate service providers acsps · in force: unknown
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These are also known as Companies House authorised agents. You’ll need to provide your personal code to register as an authorised agent.
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Individuals registering as Companies House authorised agents must provide their personal code.
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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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