Using a third party provider to verify your identity with Companies House

Directors and people with significant control (PSCs) can verify their identity through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). This blog post explores the benefits of using an ACSP to verify.

Collaborating with the Insolvency Service to tackle economic crime

Find out how we're working with the Insolvency Service to fight back against people who take advantage of corporate structures to hide their crimes.

How Companies House is helping businesses prepare for identity verification

On 18 November 2025, identity verification with Companies House became a legal requirement. Find out how we're helping businesses to prepare to verify their identity.

Data protection for small businesses: practical support from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

In this guest blog post, the Information Commissioner's Office offers advice and resources to help your business handle data protection.

Companies House strategy: Building trust in our data, cracking down on economic crime and supporting growth

Andy King, our Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales, discusses our strategy for 2025 to 2030.

Verifying your identity for Companies House with GOV.UK One Login

Find out how verifying your identity with GOV.UK One Login for Companies House is designed to be quick, free and secure.

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