Companies House Identity Verification & ACSP Services
Verify your identity for Companies House through an authorised solicitor.
AJ W. E. Bennetts, Solicitor is a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) and can verify your identity for Companies House.
£80
per identity verification
Available remotely or by appointment.
Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider — an independent solicitor registered with Companies House as an ACSP, not part of Companies House or HM Government.
Companies House Identity Verification Through an Authorised Agent
Companies House now requires identity verification for certain individuals involved in UK companies. If you need to verify your identity, you can use a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), also known as an authorised agent.
As an authorised solicitor and ACSP, I can complete the required identity verification checks and notify Companies House once your identity has been successfully verified.
The fixed fee is £80 per person.
Companies House ID Verification
£80
per person
- Identity verification to the Companies House standard
- Verification carried out by an authorised solicitor / ACSP
- Remote verification available
- In-person appointments available where required
- Companies House notified following successful verification
- Clear guidance on the documents required
- Suitable for UK and overseas individuals
Who Needs Companies House Identity Verification?
Companies House identity verification requirements apply to certain people associated with UK companies, including:
- Company directors
- People with Significant Control (PSCs)
- Individuals forming a new company
- Certain individuals filing or acting in connection with companies as the Companies House regime develops
- UK-based individuals
- Directors and PSCs based overseas
If you are unsure whether you need to verify your identity or when your verification is due, contact me with your circumstances.
Companies House ID Verification – Wherever You Are
You do not necessarily need to attend a solicitor’s office to complete your Companies House identity verification.
The verification process can be completed remotely where appropriate, making the service available to directors, PSCs and business owners throughout the UK and internationally.
Remote Verification
Across the UK. Remote verification available.
Overseas Directors
Assistance for individuals outside the United Kingdom who need to verify their identity for Companies House.
Teddington
Face-to-face appointments available at the Teddington office.
Central London
Appointments available by arrangement in Charing Cross.
How Companies House ID Verification Works
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Start Your Verification
Contact AJ W. E. Bennetts and provide your basic details.
- 2
Provide Your Identity Documents
You will be told which documents and information are required for the Companies House identity verification standard.
- 3
Identity Checks Are Completed
Your identity documents and information are checked in accordance with the Companies House identity verification requirements.
- 4
Companies House Is Notified
Once the verification has been successfully completed, AJ W. E. Bennetts will notify Companies House as an authorised ACSP.
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Receive Your Companies House Personal Code
Companies House will send your personal code to the email address provided during the verification process.
Your Companies House personal code is issued by Companies House, not by AJ W. E. Bennetts.
What Do I Need for Companies House ID Verification?
The documents required depend on the identity evidence available to you. I will confirm exactly what is required before the verification takes place.
- Full legal name
- Home address
- Email address
- Suitable photographic identification
- Additional supporting identity/address evidence where required
Please do not send original identity documents until requested.
Companies House ID Verification for Overseas Directors & PSCs
You do not need to be physically located in the UK to use an Authorised Corporate Service Provider for Companies House identity verification.
If you are a director, PSC or business owner based overseas and require verification for a UK company, I can assist remotely where the Companies House verification standard can be met.
Company Formation & Incorporation
If you are starting a new business, I can assist with the legal and Companies House aspects of incorporating your company rather than leaving you to manage the process alone.
- Company incorporation
- Director details
- Shareholder details
- PSC information
- Registered office information
- Share structure
- Initial corporate documentation
- Companies House identity verification where required
- Advice on the incorporation process
A quotation will be provided depending on the work required.
Starting a Company? I Can Handle the Companies House Process With You.
If you are forming a new company, I can assist with the incorporation and complete the necessary Companies House identity verification as part of the same instruction.
1. Verify Identity
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2. Form & Incorporate the Company
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3. Companies House & Ongoing Legal Support
Once the company is established, I can also assist with commercial contracts and agreements and provide ongoing legal support through an in-house counsel retainer.
Companies House Filing Services
Further Companies House authorised-agent filing services are expected to become available as Companies House introduces the next stage of the ACSP regime.
Companies House currently states that filing as an authorised agent will become available no earlier than November 2026.
This page will be updated as those services become available.
Why Use a Solicitor for Companies House Verification?
Authorised by Companies House
AJ W. E. Bennetts is registered as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.
Solicitor-Led Service
Deal directly with a solicitor rather than an anonymous verification platform.
Clear Fixed Fee
£80 per person for Companies House identity verification.
Remote Verification
Verification can be completed remotely where the Companies House standard can be met.
Business Legal Support
If you are forming or running a company, additional commercial legal services are available.
Legal Support Beyond Companies House
Contracts & Agreements
Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and agreements.
Contract & Agreement ServicesIn-House Counsel
Ongoing solicitor support for businesses through monthly retainers.
In-House Legal SupportTrademarks & Intellectual Property
Assistance with trademark applications and commercial intellectual property matters.
Trademark & IP ServicesFrequently asked questions
What is an ACSP?
An Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) is a Companies House authorised agent. ACSPs include regulated professionals, such as solicitors and accountants, who have registered with Companies House.
How much does Companies House identity verification cost?
AJ W. E. Bennetts charges £80 per person for Companies House identity verification.
Can a solicitor verify my identity for Companies House?
Yes, where the solicitor is registered with Companies House as an ACSP and follows the required Companies House identity verification standard.
Can Companies House ID verification be done remotely?
Yes, identity verification can be completed remotely where the Companies House standard can be satisfied.
Can you verify someone who lives outside the UK?
Yes. An individual can use an ACSP from outside the UK, subject to suitable identity evidence and successful completion of the required checks.
Do I receive a Companies House personal code?
Following successful verification and notification to Companies House, Companies House sends the personal code to the email address provided.
Is the verification valid for other government services?
No. The verification is for Companies House purposes.
Can you form my company as well as verify my identity?
Yes. AJ W. E. Bennetts can assist with company formation and incorporation and provide Companies House identity verification as part of the same overall instruction.
Can you file documents at Companies House for me?
The new ACSP authorised-agent filing regime is expected to become available no earlier than November 2026. The service offering will be expanded as Companies House makes the relevant functionality available.
Verify Your Identity for Companies House
Companies House identity verification through an authorised solicitor for a fixed fee of £80 per person. Remote and in-person appointments available.
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