Apply for a UK Companies House Personal Code as a director, PSC, or company officer. Handled by a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). Fully remote, no GOV.UK One Login required.
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A Personal Code is a unique identity reference number issued by Companies House after a person's identity has been verified. It is now a legal requirement under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023).
From 8 April 2024, all new directors and PSCs must verify their identity when incorporating a company or becoming an officer. From 18 November 2025, all existing directors, PSCs, and company officers filing a Confirmation Statement (CS01) must include a verified Personal Code.
Without a Personal Code:
- New company incorporations will be rejected
- Confirmation Statements (CS01) filed on or after 18 Nov 2025 will be rejected
- Appointments of new directors/PSCs will fail at Companies House
You need a Personal Code if you are:
- Company director of a UK limited company (Ltd) or public company (PLC)
- Person with Significant Control (PSC) / Beneficial owner of a UK company
- Company secretary registered at Companies House
- LLP member or designated member
- Registered overseas entity (ROE) officer
This applies to both UK nationals and foreign nationals worldwide.
The GOV.UK One Login route (self-service) requires:
- A biometric passport with a working NFC chip
- A UK address
- Successful phone app scanning of the chip (which frequently fails)
For most international directors, it is not possible to self-verify via GOV.UK One Login.
As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), we can verify you:
✅ Without a biometric passport
✅ Without a UK address
✅ Without visiting the UK or a UK embassy
✅ Accepting passports from any nationality
✅ Via human document review — no chip scanning required
✅ 100% remote from any country in the world
| Requirement | GOV.UK One Login | VerifyDirector (ACSP) |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric passport with NFC chip | Required | Not required |
| Chip readable by phone app | Yes — often fails | No — manual review |
| Non-UK passport accepted | Frequently rejected | All nationalities |
| UK address required | Usually yes | Not required |
| UK Post Office visit | For non-biometric docs | Never — fully remote |
| Apply from outside the UK | Not supported | Works from any country |
| Review type | Automated (high failure rate) | Human review |
| Processing time | Instant if it works | 1–3 working days |
1. SUBMIT your documents
Upload your identity documents (passport + proof of address) securely online.
2. HUMAN REVIEW
Our ACSP-certified team verifies your identity documents.
3. PERSONAL CODE ISSUED
We complete the verification and your Personal Code is recorded at Companies House.
4. FILE YOUR CONFIRMATION STATEMENT
Include your verified Personal Code when filing your CS01.
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport | Any nationality — copy only, no mailing required |
| Proof of address | Utility bill, bank statement, or official letter |
No biometric chip required. No UK address needed. No Post Office visit.
The deadline is not a fixed date for everyone. Your deadline depends on when you file your next Confirmation Statement (CS01):
- If your CS01 is due before 18 November 2025 — you must verify before filing
- If your CS01 is due after 18 November 2025 — your filing will be rejected if you have not verified
Your real deadline is your next Confirmation Statement date, not a universal November 2026 deadline.
→ Check your CS01 due date on Companies House
We offer Standard and Priority service plans. Visit our website for current pricing.
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If your verification is rejected by Companies House, we will resubmit at no additional cost.
I'm not in the UK — can I still verify?
Yes. We have verified directors from 40+ countries. Our service is fully remote and works from any country.
My GOV.UK One Login application failed — what do I do?
Contact us. We handle exactly these cases. Non-UK nationals and overseas directors frequently fail the GOV.UK One Login route. As an ACSP, we can complete verification without those requirements.
Do I need to verify if I'm already a director?
Yes, all existing directors and PSCs must verify to continue filing at Companies House. The obligation applies to all officers, not just new ones.
What passport types are accepted?
We accept all nationalities. A biometric chip is not required. Standard passports and national identity cards from most countries are accepted.
How long does it take?
Personal Codes are typically delivered within 1–3 working days after document submission.
What is a PSC?
A Person with Significant Control (PSC) is anyone who owns more than 25% of a company, controls more than 25% of voting rights, or has the right to appoint or remove the majority of directors.
What happens if I don't verify?
You will not be able to file a Confirmation Statement. Companies House may also initiate compliance action against non-verified officers.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) introduced mandatory identity verification for all registered company officers in the UK. The goal is to reduce corporate fraud and improve transparency of beneficial ownership.
Key dates:
- 8 April 2024 — Identity verification mandatory for new incorporations
- 18 November 2025 — Identity verification mandatory in all CS01 filings
- Ongoing — All existing directors and PSCs must verify within their filing cycles
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