Companies House Identity Verification
Verify your identity for Companies House as a director or PSC through a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). Fast, secure, and accepted by Companies House.
TaxStats ID is a private service, not a government website. We are a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP AP006589) and charge a service fee to verify your identity and file on your behalf. You are not required to use us — you can verify directly with Companies House for free via GOV.UK.
Verify + Confirmation Statement£139£119save £20
Most directors who verify also need to file an annual Confirmation Statement. Do both in one go — we verify your identity and file your statement with Companies House, fully managed. One payment, £20 less than buying them separately.
TaxStats ID is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)
Registered with Companies House · ACSP Registration: AP006589
New Companies House Verification Requirements
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act requires all directors and PSCs to verify their identity through an authorised provider.
Mandatory Verification
Directors verify by their next confirmation statement; PSCs who aren’t directors verify within 14 days of their birth month
ACSP Required
Verification must be done through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider
Personal Code
Each verified individual receives a unique Personal Code from Companies House
One-Time Process
Verify once and use your code for all companies you're associated with
Why Choose TaxStats ID?
Authorised ACSP
Officially registered with Companies House (AP006589)
Same-Day Results
Digital verification completed in minutes with same-day processing
Secure & Private
Bank-level encryption, GDPR compliant, 7-year record keeping
Trusted by 1000+
Directors and PSCs across the UK have verified with us
Verification Options
Choose the method that works best for you
Digital
Online verification via smartphone
- Complete in 5-10 minutes
- Same-day results
- 1 document required
- No appointment needed
Video Call
Live video call verification
- 15-20 minute appointment
- Speak to a real person
- 2 documents required
- Flexible scheduling
In-Person
Visit our Manchester office
- Face-to-face verification
- Expert assistance
- 2 documents required
- Book a time that suits you
More ways to verify — whoever you are
However you'd prefer to do it, you're welcome here.
Who Needs Companies House Verification?
Directors
All company directors must verify their identity before the company can file its Confirmation Statement.
Learn more about director verification →PSCs
Persons with Significant Control (those with >25% ownership or control) must also verify.
Learn more about PSC verification →New Appointees
Newly appointed directors and PSCs must verify their identity as part of the appointment process.
Get verified now →How Companies House Verification Works
Choose Method
Select digital, video, or in-person
Pay Securely
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Verify Identity
Complete the verification process
Receive Code
Get your Personal Code from CH
Companies House Verification FAQ
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