A Practical Guide to Completing Identity Verification for Your Clients

Why It Matters

Accurate identity verification is a legal prerequisite for filing confirmation statements, and any mismatch can cause filing rejections, delaying compliance and potentially incurring penalties. By demystifying the process and highlighting deadlines, the episode helps accountants and service providers safeguard their clients’ filings and maintain smooth corporate governance.

Summary

In this Accountancy Age episode, the hosts walk listeners through the two‑step Companies House identity verification process that directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) must complete before filing confirmation statements. They explain how ACSPs report verifications, obtain the 11‑character personal code, and link that code to each company role, emphasizing the need for exact matches of personal details. Practical guidance is offered on retrieving, storing, and resending personal codes, as well as the specific 14‑day windows PSCs have to submit their codes. The episode closes with actionable tips for ACSPs, including staying updated via newsletters and ensuring accurate client data.