About this book
Since 18 November 2025, every UK company director and person with significant control (PSC) has been legally required to verify their identity with Companies House — and if you haven't sorted out exactly what that means for you, your confirmation statement could be rejected without warning.
This is a complete, practical compliance manual built from primary UK legislation and official GOV.UK and Companies House guidance, checked through August 2026. It explains what the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 requires — and what it does not yet require.
What you will learn
Verify versus connect
Verifying your identity once is not the same as connecting that verified identity to every director and PSC role you hold.
Find your own deadline
There is no single date for everyone: existing directors, PSCs and new appointments follow different rules.
Decision trees and calendar
Worked examples and a full company-wide compliance calendar.
One Login or ACSP
A comparison of GOV.UK One Login versus an Authorised Corporate Service Provider, including the route for overseas directors without a biometric passport.
What an ACSP should ask
What an ACSP should and shouldn't ask you for.
Fraud warnings
The warning signs of fraudulent “verification services” targeting directors using public register data.
Know exactly what is required
Existing directors are tied to their company's next confirmation statement. PSCs work against a 14-day window or an individually appointed day. New appointments have no transition allowance at all.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this guide for?
Directors, PSCs, overseas owners, accountants and UK company agents.
Is verifying my identity once enough?
According to the book, verifying your identity once is not the same as connecting that verified identity to every director and PSC role you hold.
What format is the book available in?
Kindle eBook on Amazon.
Get the book
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