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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

(Another) Inform Direct product update – July 2025

Published in Inform Direct news on July 24, 2025 by Ben Robinson

A few weeks ago we added the ability to record Companies House personal codes for officers and PSCs. Since then many of you have started recording these, which is fantastic!…

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Tags: ECCT Act, directors, news, PSCs

Inform Direct product update – July 2025

Published in Inform Direct news on July 10, 2025 by Ben Robinson

With our recent company formation enhancements (including the ability to form CICs) now well in use we have just released our next update.…

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Tags: ECCT Act, directors, news, PSCs

What is an authorised corporate service provider (ACSP)?

Published in News and opinion on May 12, 2025 by Johnathan Korchak

Registering as an authorised corporate service provider (ACSP) is a new requirement designed to help Companies House track who is verifying the identity of individuals involved in companies and filing information on the public…

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Tags: ECCTA, Companies House, directors, PSCs

What is a person with significant control?

Published in Company records on February 28, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

A Person with Significant Control (PSC) is an individual who exercises a significant level of influence or control over a company. It is a legal term designed to enhance transparency and accountability in corporate governance by…

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Tags: company records, PSCs, registers

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Navigating the ECCT Act 3: Identity verification of directors and PSCs

Published in News and opinion on January 26, 2024 by David Hill

This article discusses one of the most significant changes to company law brought about by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA): mandatory identity verification for company directors and persons with…

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Tags: ECCTA, Company Formation, directors, PSCs

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