What is Companies House identity verification?

Identity verification is a new legal requirement under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. All company directors and PSCs must verify their identity to receive a Companies House personal code.

How much does identity verification cost?

Digital verification starts from £39, with video call verification available from £49. We also offer in-person verification from £59 and priority same-day service at £99.

How long does verification take?

Most digital verifications are completed within 24 hours. The actual identity check takes just 5-10 minutes.

What documents do I need?

For digital verification, you need a biometric passport or UK driving licence. For video call and in-person verification, a wider range of documents is accepted including national ID cards.

Form your UK limited company

Incorporated at Companies House — usually the same or next working day. The £100 Companies House fee is included. Add HMRC PAYE and VAT registration and you're ready to trade.

Since 18 November 2025, every director and PSC must verify their identity with Companies House. You can verify now and be ready to incorporate — we handle both.

Choose your package Verify a director's ID — £39

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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.

Proposed company name (optional)

We'll confirm availability before we incorporate. You can also tell us later.

Formation

Just incorporate my company

£200one-off

Private company limited by shares
Includes the £100 Companies House fee
Certificate of incorporation & memorandum
Same / next working day

Employer

Formation + PAYE

£240one-off

Save £10

Everything in Formation
HMRC employer (PAYE) registration
Ready to run payroll

VAT Ready

Formation + VAT

£285one-off

Save £15

Everything in Formation
UK VAT registration with HMRC
Trade VAT-registered from day one

Complete Startup

Formation + PAYE + VAT

£325one-off

Save £25

Everything in Formation
HMRC employer (PAYE) registration
UK VAT registration with HMRC
Everything you need to start trading

Form your company and verify your ID — together

Every director must verify their identity with Companies House. Do both in one checkout: we incorporate your company and complete your digital ID verification. £225 — save £14 vs buying separately.

Already formed — just need a registration?

Buy PAYE or VAT registration on its own. (They're cheaper inside a bundle above.)

PAYE Registration

£50

VAT Registration

£100

Need a registered office address?

Keep your home address off the public register. Our virtual office handles your statutory mail from £59/year.

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