{"id":1694,"date":"2026-05-22T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ulusoytax.co.uk\/?page_id=1694"},"modified":"2026-05-22T13:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:53:00","slug":"companies-house-identity-verification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ulusoytax.co.uk\/en\/companies-house-identity-verification\/","title":{"rendered":"Identity Verification"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Identity Verification<\/div>\n

Verify Your Identity for Companies House<\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

✓<\/span>Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider — Agent No. AP020720<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Why You Need to Verify Your Identity<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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New companies<\/div>\n

Required for every director and PSC when forming a new limited company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Existing directors<\/div>\n

All existing directors and PSCs must verify by their deadline during the transition period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UK & non-UK officers<\/div>\n

We verify both UK and non-UK residents — overseas documents are accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What Happens If You Don’t Verify<\/h2>\n
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Failing to verify your identity and obtain a personal code can lead to serious consequences:<\/p>\n

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

Identity Verification Packages<\/h2>\n

One-time fee — choose the speed that suits you.<\/p>\n

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Silver — Standard<\/div>\n
£35<\/span><\/div>\n
Completed within 10 working days<\/div>\n

Get Started — £35<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Get Started — £70<\/a><\/p>\n

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Everything in Standard, plus:<\/div>\n
✓<\/span>All Standard Service features<\/div>\n
✓<\/span>Priority processing<\/div>\n
✓<\/span>Verified within 2 working days<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

What You Will Need<\/h2>\n

A fully digital process — no appointments, no paperwork in the post.<\/p>\n

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1. Photo ID<\/div>\n

A valid passport or driving licence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Proof of address<\/div>\n

A recent document showing your home address.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. ID selfie<\/div>\n

A photo of you holding your photo ID.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Video check<\/div>\n

A short video liveness check via a secure link.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Step-by-step instructions are emailed to you after payment. Documents in any language are accepted.<\/p>\n

How It Works<\/h2>\n

Three simple steps to your Companies House personal code.<\/p>\n

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Choose & Pay<\/div>\n

Select the Standard or Priority package and pay securely online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Submit Your Details<\/div>\n

After payment you provide your details and we email you the document instructions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We Verify & Confirm<\/div>\n

As an authorised agent, we verify your identity with Companies House and send you your personal code.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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Who needs to verify their identity with Companies House?<\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do I need a UK address or UK ID to get verified?<\/div>\n

No. We verify both UK and non-UK officers. Non-UK passports and overseas documents are accepted, and documents in any language are fine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What documents are required for verification?<\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How long does verification take?<\/div>\n

The Standard service is completed within 10 working days. The Priority service is completed within 2 working days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How will I receive my Companies House personal code?<\/div>\n

Once your identity is verified, we send your Companies House personal code to you by email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Can you verify multiple people from the same company?<\/div>\n

Yes. Each person is verified individually — simply place one order for each director or PSC who needs to be verified.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How can I trust Ulusoy Tax?<\/div>\n

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

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Questions about identity verification?<\/h2>\n

We are happy to explain the process and help you choose the right option. Get in touch with our team.<\/p>\n

Contact Us<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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