Companies House identity verification is now a legal requirement for relevant company roles. Check requirements

Requirements

What you need to complete verification

The documents and information required - for UK residents and international applicants.

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UK residents

✓Current UK or foreign passport, or

✓UK photocard driving licence, or

✓UK biometric residence permit

✓Your personal and company details

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International applicants

✓Current passport from your country, or

✓National identity card with photo

✓Overseas address accepted - no UK address needed

✓Everything completed remotely

In every case, you will also need

A device with a camera

For photographing your document and completing the facial check.

Your role details

Whether you verify as a director, PSC, LLP member or authorised filer.

Company connections

Names or registration numbers of the UK companies you are connected to.

An email address

For confirmation and personal-code guidance after completion.

Have your documents ready?

Complete your guided verification for a fixed £19.99.

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