TL;DR
A Personal Code is your unique ID number from Companies House. It proves you've verified your identity. Think of it like the blue tick on social media – it shows you're the real person.
What is a Personal Code?
Think of it Like This
You know how celebrities on social media have a verified badge – that little blue tick? It proves they're really who they say they are.
Your Personal Code is like that, but for Companies House.
When you submit documents to Companies House, you enter your Personal Code. This tells them: "Yes, I've verified my identity. This is really me."
What Does It Look Like?
It's an 11-character combination of letters and numbers, shown in three groups (e.g. AB1-23CD-4EF4) – similar to a reference number or password.
(This isn't a real code – yours will be unique to you)
Key Features
Unique to You
No two people have the same Personal Code. It's linked directly to your verified identity.
Permanent
Once you have it, you have it forever. It doesn't expire or need renewing.
Works for All Roles
Whether you're a director, PSC, or both – one code covers everything.
All Companies
If you're involved with multiple companies, the same code works for all of them.
Why Do You Need One?
Companies House now requires identity verification for all directors and PSCs. Without a Personal Code:
- ✗You can't file your company's Confirmation Statement
- ✗Your company faces late filing penalties
- ✗Your company could be struck off
With a Personal Code: You're fully compliant and can file documents smoothly.
Where Does It Come From?
You verify your identity with an approved provider like TaxStats ID
We send your verified details to Companies House
Companies House emails your Personal Code directly to you
Keep Your Code Safe
Your Personal Code is linked to your identity. Keep it secure:
- Save it somewhere secure (password manager, etc.)
- Don't share it with others
- If you think it's compromised, contact Companies House
Ready to Get Your Personal Code?
The verification process takes just 5-10 minutes.