Identity Verification Required from 18 November 2025

Starting 18 November 2025, all company directors and individuals with significant control (PSCs) will need to verify their identity as mandated by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. This is part of broader reforms aimed at preventing the misuse of UK companies.

A Companies House personal code is an 11-character alphanumeric code assigned to an individual after their identity has been verified, which is mandatory for roles like director or Person with Significant Control (PSC). This unique code links a person's verified identity to Companies House records and must be used for certain filings and company appointments, such as incorporating a new company or at the time of a next confirmation statement.

You can find your code by logging into your account on the GOV.UK website and navigating to "Manage my account," or it will be emailed to you if you verified through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).

What it is

• An 11-character unique code, like FT5-15ED-7JY5.
• Issued to an individual upon successful identity verification.
• Personal to the individual, not the company they work for.
• Used to connect your verified identity to Companies House services.

Why you need it

• It is mandatory for certain company roles and activities, including:
• Directors and LLP members when incorporating a new company or being appointed to an existing one.
• Directors and PSCs when submitting their next confirmation statement after 18 November 2025.
• PSCs when they are added to the register after 18 November 2025.

How to get it

You will need to log in to Companies House to verify your identity using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/verify-your-identity-for-companies-house

How to find it once you have verified your identity

1. Log in to your Companies House account using your GOV.UK One Login credentials.
2. Go to the "Manage Account" section.
3. Your personal code will be visible in the "Identity Verification" area.

Note: If you verified your identity through an authorised corporate service provider, the code will be sent to the email address you provided them with.

Important notes

You only need to complete the identity verification process once, and the code remains yours. This is different from a company authentication code, which is used for online filing and should be kept secure like a PIN.

You can find out more information directly from Companies House.