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Upcoming ECCT Changes at Companies House - What You Need to Know



As part of the UK Governments continued efforts to improve corporate transparency and tackle economic crime, significant changes are coming to company incorporations and filings from Autumn 2025, under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT). These changes will impact how company officers and people with significant control (PSCs) are verified. Heres what you need to know and how we can support you through these changes.

1. Mandatory Identity Verification for Directors, PSCs, and Members



From Autumn, all individuals involved in a companys formation or ongoing management must undergo identity verification before any application can be submitted to Companies House. This includes:

  • Company directors
  • People with significant control (PSCs)
  • LLP members


This verification step is a legal requirement and must be completed before:

  • Incorporating a new company or LLP
  • Appointing a new director, PSC, or member

2. How Verification Will Work via Gov.uk


You will be able to verify your identity directly through the Gov.uk portal, using a secure government service. Once verified, you will receive a personal verification code.

This code can then be used to confirm your identity when:

  • Registering a new company
  • Appointing new directors, PSCs, or members
  • Making other filings with Companies House that involve individuals

3. Storing and Reusing Verification Codes with Company Wizard


To streamline your experience, Company Wizard will support the storage and reuse of your Gov.uk personal verification code for any future incorporations or filings made through our platform.

This means:

  • You wont need to re-verify each time you use our service
  • You can easily appoint verified individuals by selecting their stored verification profile
  • Your filings will be faster and fully compliant

4. Our Role as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)


As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), we are authorised to carry out identity verification on your behalf. This is ideal if:

  • You're unable to verify using Gov.uk
  • You prefer to complete verification alongside your incorporation process
  • You want hands-on support for complex filings


We offer additional verification services to ensure:

  • Full compliance with ECCT requirements
  • Hassle-free submissions
  • Fast-track processing with Companies House

Need Help or More Information?


Were here to guide you through the transition. If you have questions about the upcoming ECCT changes, identity verification, or how to prepare for Autumn 2025, please contact our support team.


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