Companies House Identity VerificationMade Simple
Fast, secure verification for UK company directors and PSCs. Get your Companies House Personal Code in as little as 24 hours.
Verifying your identity for Companies House?
New Companies House rules require company directors and PSCs to verify their identity. As a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider, TaxStats ID guides you through each step of the process and issues your verification — usually within 24 hours.
Looking for the official rules? Read the GOV.UK guidance on verifying your identity for Companies House.
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How It Works
Get your Companies House Personal Code in three simple steps
Choose & Pay
Select your verification method and complete secure payment. From £39 for digital, £59 for in-person.
Verify Identity
Complete verification online with your phone, or visit our Manchester office for in-person service.
Receive Your Code
We submit your verification to Companies House. They issue your unique Personal Code directly to you — typically within 24-48 hours.
A 60-second overview of why verification is required — and why it protects you.
More than identity verification
As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP AP006589) we also file your statutory statements with Companies House.
Identity Verification
Verify your identity as a director or PSC and get your Companies House Personal Code. From £39.
Start verificationPSC Verification Statement (VS01)
For Persons with Significant Control: verify identity and we file the VS01 with Companies House. From £60.
PSC verification & VS01Confirmation Statement (CS01)
We prepare and file your company's annual Confirmation Statement with Companies House. From £100.
File a CS01Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the verification method that works for you
Digital
Online verification via your smartphone
- Secure online ID check via your phone camera
- Biometric passport or driving licence
- Complete in 10 minutes
- Verified in as little as 24 hours
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Video Call
Live video call with our team
- Face-to-face via video
- Any accepted documents
- No travel required
- Verified in as little as 24 hours
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In-Person
Visit our Manchester or Ashton office
- Appointment at our office
- Any accepted documents
- Expert assistance
- Book a time that suits you
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Priority
Same-day personal code
- Same-day appointment slot
- Immediate admin processing
- Personal code same day
- Dedicated support
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Prefer not to do this online? We can send your verification link by email & text — request an invoice or get help →
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Join hundreds of satisfied customers who've verified with TaxStats ID
"I'd literally spent days trying to do it at gov.uk — what TaxStats did in minutes. I'd been in contact with other companies without success and little communication. Wish I'd approached TaxStats sooner. Congratulations to all at TaxStats."
"The video call option was perfect for me. Professional service and very helpful staff who explained everything clearly."
"As an accountant, I've referred several clients here. Always reliable, always fast. Highly recommend."
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Visit Us In Person
Two convenient locations across Greater Manchester
Manchester City Centre
Work.Life, CORE
30 Brown Street
Manchester M2 1DH
Ashton-under-Lyne
56 Oldham Road
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 7AP
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about identity verification
What is Companies House identity verification?
Identity verification is a new requirement from Companies House. All directors and PSCs must verify their identity before filing their next Confirmation Statement. An authorised agent like TaxStats ID checks your documents and submits verification to Companies House on your behalf.
How long does verification take?
What documents do I need?
Is my data secure?
What if I have multiple directorships?
What happens after verification?
Still have questions?
Call us: 0161 317 8556Speak to our AI Assistant - Available 24/7
Our AI Assistant can answer questions about identity verification, pricing, and help you get started - any time, day or night.
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Don't wait until your Confirmation Statement is due. Start now and avoid the rush.
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