Identity Verification Team

Making identity verification simple, secure and trusted

Identity Verification Team, 16 October 2025 - Changes to UK company law, Companies House transformation, Digital transformation

From 18 November 2025, directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity. Read more about the identity verification process.

Why identity verification is good for business

Identity Verification Team, 15 September 2025 - Changes to UK company law, Companies House transformation, Digital transformation

Anyone setting up, running, owning or controlling a company in the UK will need to verify their identity to prove they are who they claim to be. Find out why this is good for business.

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