Companies House ID Verification: The Complete 2026 Guide for UK Directors and PSCs
Everything directors and PSCs need to know about the new mandatory identity checks — legal basis, documents, routes and timings.
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Companies House identity verification, explained
Practical, plain-English guides on ACSP rules, director identity checks and Companies House compliance — written for directors, PSCs and the people who advise them.
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Overseas Company Director? How to Verify Your Identity for Companies House From Anywhere in the World
A country-agnostic walkthrough for non-UK-resident directors, including which documents work internationally and how the fee is set.
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GOV.UK One Login vs an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP): Which Should You Choose?
Comparing the free DIY route through GOV.UK One Login against using an ACSP like TAH — cost, effort, and who each suits best.
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What Happens If You Don't Verify Your Identity with Companies House?
The real legal and practical consequences of missing your deadline — offences, penalties, disqualification and blocked confirmation statements.
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PSC Identity Verification: The 14-Day Rule, Deadlines and Extensions Explained
How the Companies House 14-day PSC verification window is calculated, with official worked examples and how to request an extension.
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The Companies House ID Verification Deadline: Understanding the 2025–2026 Transition Period
From voluntary verification to the 18 November 2026 backstop — the full rollout timeline, with official dates and progress figures.
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One Code, Many Companies: How Your Companies House Personal Code Works
Verify once, submit many times — how the personal code works across multiple directorships and PSC roles, with worked examples.
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Starting a New UK Company in 2026? Why You Can't Incorporate Without ID Verification First
Why new directors and PSCs must verify their identity as part of incorporation itself, with no transition period — plus rules for overseas founders.
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Companies House ID Verification: Frequently Asked Questions for Directors and PSCs
Overseas directors, dormant companies, corporate PSCs, voluntary verification and more — the practical questions, answered.
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How to Verify Your ID for Companies House: A Step-by-Step FAQ Guide
A clear step-by-step FAQ guide to verifying your ID for Companies House through TAH: how to start, digital and manual routes, fees and your personal code.
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Companies House ID Verification Penalties: FAQ on Fines and Criminal Offences
Answers on Companies House ID verification penalties, criminal offences, financial penalties, blocked confirmation statements, representations and striking off.
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What Documents Count for Companies House ID Verification? FAQ
A clear Companies House ID verification document list: accepted digital and manual ID, Group A and Group B documents, overseas rules, photocopies and expiry.
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Missed Your Companies House ID Verification Deadline? FAQ on What to Do Next
A plain-English FAQ on what to do after missing a Companies House identity verification deadline, including blocked confirmation statements, enforcement and representations.
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Companies House ID Verification Requirement for Directors: FAQ
Answers on the Companies House director ID verification requirement: nationality, overseas directors, dormant companies, corporate directors, new appointments and personal codes.
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Companies House ID Verification: Cost, Time and Common Mistakes FAQ
Companies House ID verification cost and timing explained: TAH's £125 and £175 fixed fees, free GOV.UK One Login, the digital check, process and common mistakes.
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