Identity Verification

Companies House identity verification, explained and handled, so your filings are never blocked

New identity verification rules now apply to every director and Person with Significant Control. We explain exactly what you need to do, guide you through GOV.UK One Login, and can verify your identity directly as an authorised provider.

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What’s included

Everything, for one fixed fee

What-you-must-do review. A clear explanation of who needs to verify, how and by when, for your company.
Director & PSC cover. We make sure every director and Person with Significant Control is verified, not just one.
Guided or done-for-you. We walk you through GOV.UK One Login, or verify your identity directly as an ACSP.
Linked to your filings. Verification handled ahead of incorporations and confirmation statements so nothing is blocked.

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Sound familiar?

The job that costs you when it slips

Identity verification is the biggest change to Companies House in a generation, and the rules are being switched on in stages. Most directors are not sure whether it applies to them yet, what they have to do, or what happens if they ignore it.

Get it wrong and the consequences are real: unverified directors and PSCs cannot file, which means a blocked confirmation statement and potential penalties. The process itself, through GOV.UK One Login, also trips people up, especially overseas directors.

Not knowing whether the rules apply to you yet
Unsure who counts as a PSC that must verify
GOV.UK One Login that is fiddly to complete
Overseas directors struggling with UK ID checks
Filings blocked if any director is unverified
Penalties and restrictions for non-compliance

What we do

Hand it over, and consider it handled

Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, Companies House identity verification is now a legal requirement for directors, People with Significant Control and anyone filing on a company behalf. It is being rolled out through 2025 and 2026 and is becoming a condition of forming a company and filing your confirmation statement.

You can verify either directly through GOV.UK One Login or through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). We guide you through the process, make sure every director and PSC is covered, and can carry out verification for you so your filings are never blocked.

What-you-must-do review

A clear explanation of who needs to verify, how and by when, for your company.

Director & PSC cover

We make sure every director and Person with Significant Control is verified, not just one.

Guided or done-for-you

We walk you through GOV.UK One Login, or verify your identity directly as an ACSP.

Linked to your filings

Verification handled ahead of incorporations and confirmation statements so nothing is blocked.

Who it’s for

Is this you?

If any of these sound familiar, this is exactly what we can take off your plate. Not sure? A quick, free call will settle it.

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New and existing company directors
People with Significant Control (PSCs)
Anyone who files documents for a company
Overseas directors of UK companies who find One Login awkward

Why it pays

More than a box ticked, time and money back

Know exactly what to do

A clear, plain-English answer on who must verify, how and by when, specific to your company.

Verified without the hassle

We guide you through One Login or verify you directly as an authorised provider, so it is done right first time.

Every director covered

We make sure all directors and PSCs are verified, not just one, so nothing is left to block your filings.

Filings keep flowing

With verification handled ahead of time, your confirmation statement and other filings go through without delay.

Key dates

Deadlines we keep you ahead of

New directors

Identity verification is required when forming a company or being appointed.

Existing directors & PSCs

Verification is being phased in, generally during your confirmation statement window.

Filing agents

Anyone filing on a company behalf must be verified or use a verified ACSP.

Transparent pricing

Know the price before we start

Guidance through GOV.UK One Login is light-touch and low-cost; direct verification as an authorised provider is a small fixed fee per person, agreed up front.

A fixed quote, agreed before any work
No hourly billing, no year-end surprises
Cancel any time, no long tie-ins

A fixed monthly fee,
tailored to your business

Confirmed after a free, no-obligation quote.

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Why Provense

A team that does the work, and picks up the phone

On top of the new rules

We track the phased rollout so you get current, accurate guidance, not guesswork.

Guide or do it for you

Free guidance through One Login, or direct verification as an authorised provider, your choice.

Joined to your filings

Verification handled alongside your confirmation statement and company changes, by one team.

Still deciding?

The honest answers to what you’re thinking

Is this not free through Companies House?

Verifying through GOV.UK One Login is free, and we are happy to simply guide you through it. Our value is in telling you exactly what applies, making sure every director and PSC is covered, and verifying you directly when One Login is awkward, especially for overseas directors.

Does it really apply to my small company?

Yes. The rules apply to directors and PSCs of companies of all sizes, including single-director companies. We confirm your timing so you are neither caught out nor rushing.

I have already started, can you check it is done right?

Yes. We can confirm that you and your fellow directors and PSCs are properly verified and that nothing is outstanding before your next filing.

Can you handle it alongside my confirmation statement?

That is exactly how it should work. We line up verification ahead of your confirmation statement so the filing is never held up.

How it works

Simple, from day one

01
We check who needs it

We confirm which directors and PSCs must verify and when, for your company.
02
Verify the easy way

We guide you through GOV.UK One Login, or complete verification for you as an authorised provider.
03
Keep filings moving

With everyone verified, your incorporations and confirmation statements file without hold-ups.

FAQ

Companies House ID Verification questions, answered

What is Companies House identity verification?

It is a new legal requirement under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act for directors, People with Significant Control and people who file for companies to prove who they are. It is designed to improve the reliability of the register and tackle fraud, and is being introduced across 2025 and 2026.

Do I have to do it, and by when?

Yes, if you are a director or PSC. New directors verify when they are appointed or form a company; existing directors and PSCs are being phased in, usually around their confirmation statement date. We tell you exactly what applies to your company and when.

How do I verify my identity?

You can verify directly through GOV.UK One Login using photo ID, or through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider. We can guide you through One Login or, as an authorised provider, carry out the verification for you.

What happens if I do not verify?

Unverified directors and PSCs will be unable to file, including the confirmation statement, and may face penalties or restrictions. Verifying in good time keeps your company compliant and your filings unblocked.

Can you verify me if I live overseas?

Yes. Overseas directors often find GOV.UK One Login harder to use. We help non-UK directors complete verification so their UK company stays compliant.

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