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Companies House identity verification

Verify your identity for Companies House — whether you're a director or a person with significant control (PSC). Get your personal code quickly and securely, from just £39 with same-day results.

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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.

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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.

Get the bundle — £119
Identity verified in minutes Confirmation Statement filed for you One payment, fully managed
Verification not working?

Couldn't verify your identity? We can do it for you.

Most people who get stuck tried the free GOV.UK One Login digital check and it wouldn't pass. As a Companies House–authorised agent (ACSP AP006589) we accept a wider range of documents and can verify you by video call or in person.

No biometric passport or UK driving licence

The GOV.UK digital check needs one of those. We accept a wider range of documents.

Overseas director or non-UK documents

Verify by video call or in person — you don’t need UK documents.

Document or photo not recognised

A real person handles your check — not an app that keeps rejecting you.

Name, date of birth or address mismatch

We help you sort the mismatch so your check, and your filing, go through.

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Overseas, or need a real person? Verify by video call →Read our verification troubleshooting guide →

Why Directors Need Verified ID

Companies House now requires all company directors to verify their identity before filing Confirmation Statements.

New Legal Requirement

Identity verification has been mandatory since 18 November 2025 under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. Existing directors and PSCs must verify by 18 November 2026.

Confirmation Statement Deadline

You cannot file your Confirmation Statement until all directors have verified their identity. Don't miss your deadline.

All Directors & PSCs

Every director and Person with Significant Control must verify. One verification covers all your company roles.

Watch: why every UK company director and PSC must now verify their identity with Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 — and why leaving it risks penalties and, eventually, the company being struck off.

How Director Verification Works

Get your Companies House Personal Code in three simple steps

1

Choose Your Method

Select digital (£39), video call (£49), or in-person (£59) verification and complete secure payment.

2

Verify Your Identity

Complete the verification process using your passport, driving licence, or other accepted documents.

3

Receive Your Code

We submit to Companies House and they email your unique Personal Code directly to you.

Watch: a step-by-step walkthrough of digital director verification — choosing your method, scanning your passport or UK driving licence on your phone with a short selfie check, and receiving your Companies House Personal Code afterwards.

Director Verification Pricing

Choose the verification method that works best for you

Digital

£39

Online verification via smartphone

  • Complete in 5-10 minutes
  • Same-day results
  • Passport or driving licence
  • No appointment needed
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Video Call

£49

Live video call verification

  • 15-20 minute appointment
  • Speak to a real person
  • 2 documents required
  • Flexible scheduling
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In-Person

£59

Visit our Manchester office

  • Face-to-face verification
  • Expert assistance
  • 2 documents required
  • Book a time that suits you
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More ways to verify — whoever you are

However you'd prefer to do it, you're welcome here.

Prefer not to do it online?

We'll send your verification link by email & text, invoice you, and walk you through it.

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Forming a new company?

You're welcome to verify before your company exists — no company number needed. We attach it later.

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Accepted Documents for Director Verification

Every document must be in date. Expired passports, driving licences or ID cards are automatically rejected and your verification will fail — please check the expiry date before you start or pay.

Digital Verification

You need ONE of:

  • Valid passport (biometric)
  • UK or EU driving licence
  • UK Biometric Residence Permit
  • EU national ID card (biometric)

Video / In-Person

You need TWO documents:

  • 1x Photo ID (passport, licence, etc.)
  • 1x Supporting document
  • e.g. utility bill, bank statement
  • Address docs dated within 3 months
View full list of accepted documents →

Director Verification FAQ

Digital verification takes 5-10 minutes and results are typically available the same day. Video call verification takes 15-20 minutes by appointment. In-person verification is completed during your office visit.
For digital verification, you need a valid passport, UK/EU driving licence, or UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). For video call and in-person verification, you need two documents: one photo ID from Group A and one supporting document from Group B (such as a utility bill or bank statement). See our full list of accepted documents for details.
After we verify your identity, we notify Companies House. They will email your unique Personal Code directly to you within a few days. You'll use this code for all future company filings.
Yes, TaxStats ID is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) registered with Companies House. Our registration number is AP006589.
No. Once you have a Personal Code, it works for all your directorships. You only need to verify your identity once, and the same code applies to every company where you are a director or PSC.
From the relevant deadline, you will not be able to file your company's Confirmation Statement until all directors and PSCs have verified identities with an ACSP. This could result in your company being struck off the register.
Identity verification for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) is a legal requirement under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. It became mandatory from 18 November 2025, with a transition period tied to your company's next Confirmation Statement date. The aim is to reduce fraud by confirming the real people behind UK companies.
Both routes produce the same Companies House Personal Code. GOV.UK One Login is the free, do-it-yourself route, but its digital check needs a biometric passport or a valid UK driving licence. Verifying through an ACSP like TaxStats ID accepts a wider range of documents and offers video and in-person options, which is useful for overseas directors or anyone without standard UK documents. You only need to verify once, by either route.
Digital verification is £39, video call is £49, and in-person is £59 (£99 priority). The price you see is the price you pay — there are no hidden charges. Our fee is for our own verification service and is separate from any statutory fees Companies House sets; for identity verification itself, Companies House does not charge a fee.
Yes. We are supervised by the ACCA for anti-money-laundering compliance and handle your data under UK GDPR. Documents are processed securely and encrypted, verification is carried out using Stripe Identity for the digital route, and we retain verification records for the period required by AML regulations. We do not sell your data or share it except as required by law or to complete your Companies House submission.
Yes. We verify directors and PSCs worldwide. Digital verification works with a biometric passport from any country; if you do not have one, our video call option accepts a wider range of documents so you can still complete your check remotely.
Your Personal Code is unique to you as an individual and proves your identity is verified — it is used across all your directorships and PSC roles. Your company authentication code is a separate 6-character code issued to the company and used to file documents with Companies House. They are different things used for different purposes.

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