New rules are being introduced which make identity verification mandatory for the people who manage or control UK companies.

From 18 November 2025, directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be required to prove their identity. New directors will have to verify at the point they’re appointed. Existing directors and PSCs will confirm they’ve completed verification as part of their next confirmation statement during a transition period that runs for around 12 months, up to mid-November 2026.

This is not optional — it becomes a legal requirement.

Who needs to verify

• Company directors (new and existing)

• People with Significant Control (PSCs)

• LLP members and certain others involved in controlling the business

What you get after verification

Once a person is verified, they will be issued with a unique personal code. Going forward, that code (together with a short verification statement) will be needed when making company filings.

If you are not verified, you will not be able to act in certain roles or submit certain filings.

We Are an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)

BB Accounting Solutions Ltd is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).

In plain English: we are approved to carry out identity verification checks and confirm the results to Companies House, on your behalf.

Instead of you having to deal with the technical process yourself, we complete it for you, record it correctly, and provide you (and your company) with the evidence that you are compliant.

How our ACSP service works

1. We collect your ID securely
   We take your passport or UK photo driving licence, plus a quick live facial match (can be done remotely or in person).

2. We verify and record
   We check your identity to the required standard and keep the legally required audit trail.

3. We confirm you as verified
   We issue the necessary confirmation so that your company can continue filing without disruption.

You do not have to learn the process. We do it for you.

Key dates & deadlines

• 18 November 2025: identity verification becomes mandatory.

• November 2025 → November 2026: transition window.

  • New directors/PSCs: must verify immediately on appointment.

  • Existing directors/PSCs: must confirm verification in their next confirmation statement within the transition period.

After that transition period, everyone in scope is expected to already be verified.

What happens if you don’t verify?

Not verifying is going to have serious consequences.

• You may be blocked from filing certain documents for the company.

• You can be flagged as unverified on the public record.

• Civil or even criminal penalties may apply for failing to meet the new requirements.

• Directors who refuse to comply can face being barred from acting and, in more serious cases, the company can be pushed towards strike-off.

In short: this is going to sit at the same level of importance as filing accounts and confirmation statements.

What you’ll need

To complete the process with us you will usually need:

• A valid passport or UK photocard driving licence (non-UK passports are acceptable)

• Your current address details

• A smartphone or laptop for a short live selfie / liveness check if we are doing it remotely

We will advise you if anything else is needed in your specific case (for example, non-UK residents or complex ownership structures).

Ready to get verified?

We are now booking identity verification checks for directors, PSCs and group structures ahead of the deadline.

To get started:

• Phone: 0141 258 2556

• Email: info@bbaccounting.co.uk

BB Accounting Solutions Ltd
Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)
Keeping your company compliant, protected and ready to file.