Esme Turner - Head of Campaigns, Insight and Education

How Companies House is helping businesses prepare for identity verification

Esme Turner - Head of Campaigns, Insight and Education, 6 November 2025 - Changes to UK company law, Companies House transformation, Digital transformation

From 18 November 2025, identity verification with Companies House becomes a legal requirement. Find out how we're helping businesses to prepare.

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