Non-resident directors
Yes. Identity verification applies regardless of where you live. Overseas options through an ACSP, the documents accepted and the deadlines.
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 overseas verification works
Timing and consequences
Yes. Identity verification applies to all directors and people with significant control regardless of residence. Overseas directors verify either directly with Companies House using an accepted document and digital check, or through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.
The direct route uses GOV.UK One Login with a passport or other accepted identity document, which can be completed from abroad where the digital check supports your document. Where it does not, an ACSP can verify you, including through document checks that suit non-UK identification.
An ACSP is a supervised professional firm, such as an accountant or company formation agent registered for anti-money laundering supervision and authorised by Companies House. We verify clients as part of onboarding.
New directors verify before or at appointment, and existing directors verify during the transition window tied to the confirmation statement cycle. PSCs have their own deadlines. Acting as a director without verification is an offence, and Companies House can annotate the register and reject filings.
The timetable has moved more than once. Check the current Companies House transition dates before relying on a specific deadline, and verify early rather than at the edge of the window.
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
No. Verification can be completed remotely, directly or through an ACSP.
The fact of verification appears on the register; the underlying documents do not.
It is a one-off for the individual, reused across company appointments through your personal code.
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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Check the current rules
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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