Identity Verification

Verify Your Identity for Companies House

From 18 November 2025, identity verification is a legal requirement for all UK company directors and people with significant control. As a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider, Ulusoy Tax verifies your identity quickly and securely — and obtains your personal code.

Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider — Agent No. AP020720

Why You Need to Verify Your Identity

Companies House identity verification became a legal requirement on 18 November 2025 under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. Every director and person with significant control of a UK company must verify their identity and obtain a Companies House personal code.

New companies

Required for every director and PSC when forming a new limited company.

Existing directors

All existing directors and PSCs must verify by their deadline during the transition period.

UK & non-UK officers

We verify both UK and non-UK residents — overseas documents are accepted.

What Happens If You Don’t Verify

Failing to verify your identity and obtain a personal code can lead to serious consequences:

You will not be able to submit mandatory filings, such as confirmation statements
Your company risks being struck off or dissolved
You may be prosecuted
You risk incurring a financial penalty
You risk being disqualified from acting as a director in the UK

Identity Verification Packages

One-time fee — choose the speed that suits you.

Silver — Standard
£35
Completed within 10 working days

Get Started — £35

Package includes:
Companies House identity verification
Your Companies House personal code
Handled by an authorised agent (ACSP)
UK & non-UK officers welcome
Email confirmation
★ Priority
Gold — Priority
£70
Completed within 2 working days

Get Started — £70

Everything in Standard, plus:
All Standard Service features
Priority processing
Verified within 2 working days

Verification is carried out by Ulusoy Tax as a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (Agent No. AP020720). Each person is verified individually — place one order per director or PSC.

What You Will Need

A fully digital process — no appointments, no paperwork in the post.

1. Photo ID

A valid passport or driving licence.

2. Proof of address

A recent document showing your home address.

3. ID selfie

A photo of you holding your photo ID.

4. Video check

A short video liveness check via a secure link.

Step-by-step instructions are emailed to you after payment. Documents in any language are accepted.

How It Works

Three simple steps to your Companies House personal code.

1
Choose & Pay

Select the Standard or Priority package and pay securely online.

2
Submit Your Details

After payment you provide your details and we email you the document instructions.

3
We Verify & Confirm

As an authorised agent, we verify your identity with Companies House and send you your personal code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs to verify their identity with Companies House?

All UK company directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and anyone forming a new company. This applies to both UK and non-UK residents under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

Do I need a UK address or UK ID to get verified?

No. We verify both UK and non-UK officers. Non-UK passports and overseas documents are accepted, and documents in any language are fine.

What documents are required for verification?

A photo ID (passport or driving licence), a proof of residential address, a selfie holding your photo ID, and a short video liveness check. Full instructions are emailed to you after payment.

How long does verification take?

The Standard service is completed within 10 working days. The Priority service is completed within 2 working days.

How will I receive my Companies House personal code?

Once your identity is verified, we send your Companies House personal code to you by email.

Can you verify multiple people from the same company?

Yes. Each person is verified individually — simply place one order for each director or PSC who needs to be verified.

How can I trust Ulusoy Tax?

Ulusoy Tax is a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (Agent No. AP020720), formally authorised to carry out identity verification on directors and PSCs.

Questions about identity verification?

We are happy to explain the process and help you choose the right option. Get in touch with our team.

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