Companies House Identity Verification Explained: What UK Directors & PSCs Need to Do

If you are a UK company director, PSC, or file with Companies House — there’s a big change you can’t ignore. Identity verification is now mandatory under the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act. Failing to verify on time risks: • Hefty fines (up to £10,000) • Blocked filings • Losing your position as a director At UK Property Accountants, we’re authorised by Companies House as an ACSP (Authorised Corporate Service Provider), so we can handle your identity verification — securely, correctly, and hassle-free. Why choose us? ✔ Fully compliant and approved by Companies House ✔ For directors, PSCs, agents, and overseas companies ✔ End-to-end support, including annual compliance Learn more: https://www.ukpropertyaccountants.co.... 📞 Book your free 15-minute discovery call with UK Property Accountants today: https://www.ukpropertyaccountants.co.... UK Property Accountants – UK’s Leading Property Accountants & Tax Specialists Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Verification Timeline 01:17 How Identity Verification Works? 02:12 What Is a UID? 02:55 Documents Required for UK Identity Verification 03:25 Reverification 03:37 Harder-to-Verify Individuals 03:59 Penalties for Non-Compliance 04:25 The Role of ACSPs