Question 1

What is an ACSP Verification Service?

Accepted Answer

An ACSP is an Authorised Corporate Services Provider — a company, usually an accountancy firm, authorised by Companies House to provide corporate services to UK companies, such as the identity verification of UK directors, PSCs and LLP members. ACSP authorisation means the service is registered with and regulated by both Companies House and HMRC. Many company directors, PSCs and LLP members find it easier to use an ACSP rather than the GOV.UK One Login. For example, directorverifications.com will not ask customers to install an app on their phones, and the chance of a successful ID verification is reportedly higher than using the government's own service.

Question 2

Why is ID Verification for Company Directors needed?

Accepted Answer

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) became UK law in 2023. Starting from 18 November 2025, all UK company directors, LLP members, Limited Partnership partners and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) must verify their identities with Companies House using government-issued ID documents such as passports and driving licences. The law applies whether directors and PSCs live in the UK or abroad. All directors and PSCs are required by law to verify their IDs by the second half of November 2026. Non-compliance will trigger harshly-worded letters from Companies House threatening prosecution and/or financial penalties, and Companies House will forbid non-compliers from filing documents or becoming directors of other companies.

Question 3

Why is ID Verification for LLP Members needed?

Accepted Answer

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) became UK law in 2023. Starting from 18 November 2025, all LLP members, UK company directors, Limited Partnership partners and PSCs must verify their identities with Companies House using government-issued ID documents. The law applies whether they live in the UK or abroad. All LLP members are required by law to verify their IDs by the second half of November 2026. Non-compliance will result in harshly-worded letters from Companies House, potential prosecution and fines, and being forbidden from filing documents at Companies House.

Question 4

Why is ID Verification for PSCs needed?

Accepted Answer

A Person with Significant Control (PSC) is an individual or legal entity that owns or controls a UK company, typically holding more than 25% of shares or voting rights or influencing the board. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) became UK law in 2023. Starting from 18 November 2025, all PSCs, company directors, LLP members and Limited Partnership partners must verify their identities with Companies House using government-issued ID documents. The law applies whether they live in the UK or abroad. All PSCs are required to verify their IDs by the second half of November 2026. Non-compliance will result in prosecution, fines, and being forbidden from filing documents at Companies House.

Question 5

Why is ID Verification for Limited Partnership partners needed?

Accepted Answer

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) became UK law in 2023. Starting from 18 November 2025, all UK Limited Partnership partners, company directors, LLP members and PSCs must verify their identities with Companies House using government-issued ID documents such as passports and driving licences. The law applies whether they live in the UK or abroad. All Limited Partnership partners are required to verify their IDs by the end of November 2026. Non-compliance will trigger harshly-worded letters from Companies House, prosecution and fines, and being forbidden from filing documents or becoming a director of other companies.

Question 6

Why is ID Verification needed for non-UK citizen company directors?

Accepted Answer

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) requires all UK company directors to verify their identities with Companies House regardless of whether they live in the UK or abroad. Non-UK citizens using overseas passports and driving licences reportedly encounter issues with the GOV.UK One Login verification service. directorverifications.com leverages a partner with global verification capabilities, ensuring all international IDs can be processed seamlessly.

Question 7

What is the Fast Track Same Day Verification Service?

Accepted Answer

The Fast Track Same Day Verification Service is an expedited director ID verification option offered by directorverifications.com. If a UK company director signs up before 4pm on a working day, their identity will be verified on the same day. The standard service takes up to 48 hours. Fast Track costs £39.99 and is particularly useful for directors with urgent filing deadlines.

Question 8

What is a Companies House Verification Personal Code?

Accepted Answer

A Companies House personal code is a unique 11-character identifier (formatted as XXX-XXXX-XXXX) issued to an individual once they have successfully verified their identity with Companies House. The code is personal to the individual, not their company. Once the ID verification process is complete and data has been submitted to the Companies House ACSP portal, Companies House will email the personal verification code directly to the individual's inbox. directorverifications.com does not receive or store any personal codes and is unable to provide or recover codes if they are misplaced.

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