Companies House has introduced a new identity verification process to stop people setting up companies illegally.
Now, anyone who wants to set-up, run, own or control a company in the UK must prove who they are.
Why you need to verify your identity
This new legal requirement will help deter people who want to use companies for illegal purposes. This will reduce the risk of fraud and improve the transparency and accuracy of information on the Companies House register.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act of 2023 introduced these and other important changes to UK company law. Companies House now has extra powers to prevent economic crime. The checks will help build confidence about who controls companies in the UK.
