Compliance & ECCTA
Yes. ECCTA requires identity verification for directors and PSCs, through GOV.UK One Login or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.
Written and reviewed by Waqas Sagar Member of ICAEW, Fellow of ACCA, Fellow of AAT, a double graduate and entrepreneur at heart, helping startups grow and serving thousands of businesses nationwide with an excellent team. Published by LimitedCompany.Accountants, 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Reviewed 12 September 2026 against 2026/27 UK rates and current Companies House and HMRC guidance.
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How verification works
Who and when
Yes. Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, all directors and people with significant control must verify their identity, either directly with Companies House through GOV.UK One Login or through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.
The direct route uses GOV.UK One Login with a passport, UK photocard driving licence or other accepted document and a digital identity check. Once verified you receive a personal code that links to your Companies House record and is reused for every company you are involved with.
The ACSP route uses a supervised professional such as an accountant or formation agent, who carries out identity checks under anti-money laundering rules and confirms verification to Companies House. This is the usual route for overseas directors and anyone whose documents do not support the digital check.
New directors verify at or before appointment, and new companies verify at incorporation. Existing directors verify during a transition window linked to the confirmation statement cycle, and PSCs have their own deadlines. Anyone filing documents on behalf of a company also faces verification requirements.
The timetable has been revised more than once, so check the current Companies House guidance before relying on a date. Verifying early costs nothing and removes the risk of a rejected filing.
Rates, thresholds and deadlines quoted here reflect the 2026/27 UK position and current Companies House and HMRC guidance. Check GOV.UK, or ask us, before relying on them for your own company.
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We work with company directors across London and Surrey from our office at 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Pick your area, or send the form below and we will call you back.
Frequently asked
Verifying directly with Companies House is free. An ACSP charges for the service.
Once as an individual. The personal code is reused across appointments.
Yes, we handle verification for clients as part of onboarding and formations.
Keep bank statements, sales and platform reports, purchase invoices, payroll records, VAT workings, finance agreements and Companies House correspondence. We confirm the exact list at onboarding and identify gaps before a filing deadline becomes urgent.
The fee depends on transaction volume, record quality, VAT and payroll requirements, historic catch-up and the level of reporting needed. We agree a fixed scope and price before technical work starts, with published packages available on our fees page.
Yes. We request professional clearance, collect the prior records and authorities, check the next Companies House and HMRC deadlines, and give you one clear handover list. The process is normally completed remotely.
Yes. We work through secure cloud records, scheduled reviews and digital approvals, while keeping a named team available by phone, video call and email. Clients can also visit our Morden office by appointment.
We regularly work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage and connected sales or expense apps. The right setup depends on transaction volume, integrations and the reports you need, not simply the software brand.
The relevant calendar may include annual accounts, Corporation Tax payment and return dates, confirmation statements, VAT returns, payroll submissions and Self Assessment. We map the dates from your company year end and registrations.
No. This page explains general UK rules and common accounting treatment. Your facts, contracts and wider tax position must be reviewed before you rely on a conclusion.
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Deadlines, thresholds and filing rules change. GOV.UK and Companies House publish the current statutory position; advice should then be applied to your company’s circumstances.
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