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Companies House ID Verification
Mandatory requirement for all directors as of 18 November 2025
As of 18 November 2025, Companies House requires all directors to complete identity verification. This is a critical step to ensure the transparency and integrity of the UK business register.
Action Required:
Could you please complete your ID verification and share your Personal Code with us once received? All directors/shareholders are needed to do this separately and create each separate account for each of them.
You can find full guidance here: GOV.UK Guidance on ID Verification
Steps to Follow
- 1
Create a One Login
Create a GOV.UK One Login account and complete your ID verification directly via mobile.
- 2
Verify Your Identity
Download the One Login app. You can use either your driving licence or passport. The process will also require a selfie.
- 3
Save Your Personal Code
Once verified, your Personal Code will appear in the Manage Account section. Please take a screenshot or save it as a PDF.
- 4
Send to Us
Email your Personal Code to us promptly so we can update our records and ensure your company remains compliant.
Common Questions
For Company Directors
Director's Loan Accounts
Understanding your responsibilities when borrowing money from your company.
Running a Limited Company
Your duties as a director, including reporting and record-keeping.
Dividend Tax
How dividends are taxed and the current tax-free allowances.
Company Tax Returns
Deadlines and requirements for filing your CT600.
Confirmation Statement
Filing your annual confirmation statement with Companies House.
Personal Tax & Self Assessment
Self Assessment Tax Returns
Who needs to send a return and the key deadlines.
Income Tax Rates
Current Income Tax bands and Personal Allowances.
Rental Income
Declaring income from property and understanding allowable expenses.
Capital Gains Tax
Tax on profits when you sell assets like property or shares.
Marriage Allowance
Transferring part of your Personal Allowance to your partner.
VAT & Business Tax
VAT Rates
Standard, reduced, and zero rates of VAT for different goods.
Corporation Tax
Rates and reliefs for Corporation Tax.
Business Expenses
What you can and cannot claim as a business expense.
Making Tax Digital for VAT
Rules for keeping digital records and filing VAT returns.
VAT Flat Rate Scheme
How the scheme works and if your business is eligible.
Employing Staff
PAYE for Employers
Getting started with PAYE and payroll software.
National Minimum Wage
Current rates for the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Eligibility and rates for employee sick pay.
Workplace Pensions
Setting up and managing a workplace pension scheme.
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Rules for contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry.