Companies House’s new rules to prevent fraud have sparked a dramatic fall in new company registrations. As of 18 November, a ...

from 18 November 2025, Directors and people with significant control (PSCs) of companies will need to verify their identities from November (Image credit: Pixabay) Companies House has said that from ...

Companies House has introduced a digital identity verification process for individuals wanting to set up and run a company in the UK. Identity verification will initially be voluntary, however, ...

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Strict compliance measures are taken to increase transparency and minimize the chances of fraud by companies that do business in or with the United Kingdom. The Companies House Search is a basic ...

From November 18 2025, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act will introduce new mandatory identity verification requirements for all directors of UK companies. This requirement is expected ...

Find out how to verify your identity with Companies House as a director or PSC before the deadline kicks in on November 18, 2025 Company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will have ...

We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. A major rule change is due to come into effect this November which will require ...