Don’t Risk Non-Compliance: New Companies House ID Checks & How Asserson Can Help

28 Jan

An important change to UK company law now affects directors and certain shareholders of UK-registered companies. This article explains the change and outlines how Asserson, as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), can support companies through the process.

What has changed?

From 18 November 2025, it is now a legal requirement for all directors and all shareholders holding more than 25% of the shares in a UK company (PSCs) to verify their identity with Companies House.

This new requirement applies to any directors and PSCs.

Each director and person with significant control (PSC) must verify their identity before the company can file its confirmation statement, with many such filings due over the coming months.

Why does this matter?

If the required individuals have not verified their identity by the deadline:

·         The company will be unable to file its confirmation statement

·         Financial penalties may be imposed

·         Directors who fail to comply risk disqualification

How does identity verification work?

You can complete the identity verification process directly with Companies House. However, many people find this process time-consuming and technically challenging, particularly where multiple individuals or overseas parties are involved.

How Asserson can help

Asserson is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). This means we are authorised to:

·         Verify identities on your behalf; and

·         Submit the required information directly to Companies House.

Using an ACSP can significantly reduce the administrative burden and help ensure the process is completed correctly and on time.

Who should take action?

This update is relevant to anyone who is:

·         A director of a UK company; or

·         A shareholder holding directly or indirectly more than 25% of the shares; or

·         Listed on Companies House as a PSC,

particularly where completing the online verification personally may be difficult or inconvenient.

If you would like assistance with identity verification or would like to discuss how this change affects your company, please get in touch with Isaac Barron at Asserson, via email: isaac.barron@asserson.co.uk.