{"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":"2026-08-24T14:41:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:41:41","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 \u2014 and obtains your personal code.<\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span>Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider \u2014 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 \u2014 overseas documents are accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What Happens If You Don\u2019t Verify<\/h2>\n
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Failing to verify your identity and obtain a personal code can lead to serious consequences:<\/p>\n

\u2717<\/span>You will not be able to submit mandatory filings, such as confirmation statements<\/div>\n
\u2717<\/span>Your company risks being struck off or dissolved<\/div>\n
\u2717<\/span>You may be prosecuted<\/div>\n
\u2717<\/span>You risk incurring a financial penalty<\/div>\n
\u2717<\/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 \u2014 choose the speed that suits you.<\/p>\n

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Silver \u2014 Standard<\/div>\n
\u00a335<\/span><\/div>\n
Within 5\u20137 working days<\/div>\n

Get Started \u2014 \u00a335<\/a><\/p>\n

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Package includes:<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Companies House identity verification<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Your Companies House personal code<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Handled by an AAT licensed accountant and authorised agent (ACSP)<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>UK & non-UK officers welcome<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Experienced with non-UK documents<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Email confirmation<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Full refund if we cannot complete your verification<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2605 Priority<\/div>\n
Gold \u2014 Priority<\/div>\n
\u00a370<\/span><\/div>\n
Within 24\u201348 hours<\/div>\n

Get Started \u2014 \u00a370<\/a><\/p>\n

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Everything in Standard, plus:<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>All Standard Service features<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Priority processing<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Verified within 24\u201348 hours of receiving your complete documents<\/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 \u2014 place one order per director or PSC. If we are unable to complete your verification \u2014 for example, because the required documents cannot be provided \u2014 your fee is refunded in full.<\/p>\n

What You Will Need<\/h2>\n

A fully digital process \u2014 no appointments, no paperwork in the post.<\/p>\n

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1. Photo ID<\/div>\n

A valid passport. UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and EU photocard driving licences are also accepted.<\/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 call so we can confirm the photo on your ID is you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Step-by-step instructions are emailed to you after payment. If your documents are not in English, please send an English-language version where your bank or issuing authority can provide one \u2014 for example, an English bank statement through internet banking. We will tell you exactly what is needed before you send anything.<\/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, and the whole process is remote \u2014 there is no need to visit us or post anything. A passport from any country is accepted. If your documents are not in English, we will ask for an English-language version where your bank or issuing authority can provide one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

A passport (any country), plus a recent document showing your home address \u2014 for example a bank statement, utility bill or council tax bill. UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and EU photocard driving licences can be used in place of a passport. We also ask for a selfie holding your photo ID and a short video 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 5\u20137 working days. The Priority service is completed within 24\u201348 hours. Both timeframes start once we have received your complete documents, not from the moment of payment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What happens if my verification cannot be completed?<\/div>\n

Companies House sets a fixed list of documents that can be used for identity verification. If you cannot provide a document from that list, or if the documents you send do not meet the standard, we will tell you before we submit anything \u2014 and refund your fee in full. We do not submit a verification we are not satisfied with.<\/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 \u2014 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><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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