Why Your Companies House Personal Code Is Non-Negotiable

Every director, incorporator, and Person with Significant Control (PSC) must soon verify their identity and secure a Companies House personal code. Miss this step and you risk fines, missed filings, or even disqualification.

The Tightening Timeline

1. Voluntary checks began April 2025 via Gov.uk apps.

2. Mandatory from autumn 2025 for:

   • New directors

   • New incorporations

   • New PSCs

3. Transition ends autumn 2026 for all existing directors & PSCs.

This staged rollout ensures everyone links real identities to their filings, slashing fraud and boosting transparency.

Why You Can’t Ignore Identity Verification

Imagine a competitor fraudulently registering a shell company in your name. Without verified identities, Companies House records become easy prey. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 empowers Companies House to:

• Demand proof of who’s really behind a company.

• Strike off non-compliant entities faster.

• Tackle fraud rings posing as legitimate directors.

What Your Personal Code Does

• Uniquely ties your verified identity to every statutory filing.

• Is valid across all your directorships and PSC roles.

• Must appear on:

  • Confirmation statements

  • Director/PSC appointments

  • Any self-filing submissions

Treat it like a National Insurance number—secure and confidential, shared only with your trusted accountant or legal advisor.

How to Get and Use Your Code

Self-Service Options

• Gov.uk ID Check app

• Gov.uk One Login portal

• In-person Post Office check

Via an Authorised Corporate Service Provider

• Face-to-face document validation

• Electronic ID-check services

Upon approval, Companies House mails you an 11-character code (e.g., FT5-15ED-7JY5). Provide this each time you file.

Next Steps: Partner with Us

At Accountant Bookkeeping Ltd, we:

• Guide you through self-service or ACSP-led checks.

• Record and safeguard your codes across client portfolios.

• Automate filings to embed your code seamlessly.

Ready to secure your company’s future? Book free compliance review or call us on 07734216580.

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Published on 28 July 2025 by Accountant Bookkeeping Ltd.