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Companies House PSC verification: complete identity verification guide
A practical guide to Companies House PSC verification: who must complete PSC identity verification, when to provide a personal code, and how DirectorKYC supports UK and overseas PSCs.
September 2026 · 7 min read
Guide
Companies House identity verification explained
A plain-English guide to Companies House identity verification under ECCTA - who has to verify, how the check works, what happens if you miss the deadline, and how to prepare.
Requirements
Director and PSC verification requirements
The exact obligations for UK company directors and persons with significant control under the new Companies House identity regime - what the check looks for, deadlines and the PSC-specific issues to avoid.
How-to
How to use your Companies House personal code
A practical guide to your Companies House personal code - where you use it, how to store it safely, what to do if it is lost or exposed, and how to hand it to an accountant securely.
International
Verifying from outside the UK: a practical guide
How overseas directors and PSCs complete Companies House identity verification remotely - accepted documents, non-UK proof of address, name transliteration pitfalls and payment.
Deadline
Companies House verification deadline 2026: what you need to know
Complete guide to the November 2026 Companies House identity verification deadline. Learn who must verify, critical dates, penalties for non-compliance, and how to avoid criminal liability for unverified directors.
Process
How to get a Companies House personal code: complete verification guide
Step-by-step guide to obtaining your Companies House personal code through identity verification. Learn the process timeline, document requirements, costs, and how to use your code for confirmation statements and company filings.
Guide
DirectorKYC: Companies House identity verification for UK directors
DirectorKYC is an ACSP-approved Companies House identity verification service for UK directors. Understand mandatory identity verification for directors, how DirectorKYC verification works, and how to verify your identity for Companies House online.
Guide
Companies House identity verification for overseas directors, PSCs and LLP members
A complete guide to Companies House identity verification for overseas directors, PSCs and LLP members through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). Learn how international directors, persons with significant control and LLP members verify their identity remotely.
How-to
How to verify your identity for Companies House: personal code, GOV.UK One Login and requirements
Learn how to verify your identity for Companies House, when you need to verify, the ways you can prove your identity, the Companies House liveness check, and how the personal code and GOV.UK One Login fit together.