The new mandatory identity verification (IDV) rules for company directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), and certain other roles are now fully in force, some of which are more confusing than others. We’ve outlined information on some of the more complex rules below to help with this

From 18 November 2025, anyone acting as a company director, LLP member or PSC must verify their identity with Companies House.

This applies to:

  • new appointments: Directors and LLP members appointed must verify before the relevant company or LLP is incorporated or before their appointment to an existing company or LLP
  • existing roles: existing directors and LLP members must verify by their next confirmation statement deadline

For PSC’s, the process is a little less straightforward, so we have provided the latest regulations from companies house below:

  • New PSCs: PSCs will need to verify within 14 days of their registration as a PSC at Companies House
  • Existing PSCs: existing PSCs of companies must complete IDV within 14 days of their month of birth as shown on the register (or, if they are also a director of the relevant company, within 14 days of the company’s confirmation statement).
  • Directors and PSC’s of the same company: If these are the same person then as well as their code as director being required on the CS01, the code for the PSC also needs to filed within the 14 days following the date of the CS01.
    • For example, if you are director and PSC of a company that has a CS01due today, the director code can be filed today on the CS01 but the PSC code can only be filed between todays date and 14 days after that.

As an ACSP (Authorised Corporate Service Provider), we can complete IDV on your behalf. Our fee is £25 + vat. You can place your order on our website via this link:

CRO Corporate Services Order Page

CRO are also always on hand to advise on the correct filing procedures and deadlines, so if you are looking for further help or advice on the IDV process, feel free to call any member of the CRO team on 0161 440 8884 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist.