Persons With Significant Control Must Verify Their Identity at Companies House

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) is introducing stricter identity verification and filing requirements. From 18 November 2025, all directors, persons with significant control (PSCs) and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) members should have verified  their identity before Companies House will accept their filings, and from Spring 2026, only ACSPs will be able to file statutory information on behalf of clients.

These rules came into effect at a time when only around 15% of the estimated seven million directors, PSCs, and LLP members have completed identity verification with Companies House.

Companies House has confirmed that there will be no leniency for missed deadlines and failure to comply could result in fines or being struck off the register.

What is an ACSP?

An ACSP is a business or individual authorised by Companies House to act as an intermediary in submitting company information and verifying identities under the ECCTA’s new rules. Only firms supervised under UK anti-money laundering (AML) regulations – like those regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority – can register. Directors, PSCs and LLP members can verify their identity either directly with Companies House or through an ACSP.

How We Can Help with Companies House Filings

As an ACSP, we can:

• Verify identities of directors, PSCs, and others required to submit information to Companies House.
• File company information directly, including incorporations, officer changes, and confirmation statements, ensuring you remain compliant.
• Manage filings securely through our ACSP account, allowing fast and accurate submissions by our authorised team.
• Maintain compliance records, removing the burden from your business.

Contact us now for more information.