identity verification Archives

Navigating compulsory identity verification and beyond

Published in Company records on October 14, 2025 by Johnathan Korchak

The planned implementation by Companies House of compulsory identity verification, and the new requirement to submit personal codes for individual officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) as part of confirmation…

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Tags: confirmation statements, identity verification, ECCTA, Companies House

How is Inform Direct supporting accountants with ECCTA?

Published in Inform Direct news on October 6, 2025 by Johnathan Korchak

Ever since the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 became law, the Inform Direct team has been busy liaising with Companies House and developing our software to deliver a great experience to all our customers.…

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Tags: identity verification, personal codes, ACSP, ECCTA, Companies House, Inform Direct

Inform Direct product update – October 2025

Published in Inform Direct news on October 2, 2025 by Andy Ellis

As the November 18th ECCT Act deadline approaches, we are busy updating Inform Direct to help you seamlessly navigate the new legislation.…

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Tags: identity verification, ECCT Act, directors, news, PSCs

Updating data at Companies House for identity verification

Published in Company records on September 22, 2025 by Johnathan Korchak

Companies House has announced that compulsory identity verification of directors, PSCs and others will begin from 18 November 2025. New directors appointed and PSCs added to companies from that date – and those attached to newly…

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Tags: identity verification, ECCTA, addresses, Companies House, directors, PSCs

Inform Direct product update – August 2025

Published in Inform Direct news on August 15, 2025 by Andy Ellis

We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new identity verification functionality, purpose-built to help you meet the upcoming Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) requirements — while also giving you complete…

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Tags: identity verification, ECCT Act, directors, news, PSCs

Companies House Identity Verification: are address checks required?

Published in News and opinion on August 14, 2025 by Jayne Challinor

Companies House have confirmed that 18 November 2025 will mark the beginning of a 12 month period that implements compulsory identity verification for all directors and PSCs. Identity verification is a new requirement, introduced…

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Tags: identity verification, ACSP, ECCTA, Companies House, directors, PSCs

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