Setting up, structuring & change
Identity verification & ACSP services
Directors and people with significant control need to verify their identity with Companies House. As a registered Companies House authorised agent (ACSP), we can do it for you, quickly and properly.
Who this is for
Directors, people with significant control (PSCs), members of limited liability partnerships and anyone else who has been told they need to verify their identity with Companies House.
You do not need to be forming a company or be an existing client. People come to us whenever the requirement lands on them, and we are glad to help.
At a glance
- Verification by a registered Companies House authorised agent
- Your Companies House personal code
- Whole boards verified together
- Help with the filing that prompted it
How we help
You can verify yourself online with GOV.UK One Login, and many people do. If you would rather not, your documents do not suit the online service, or you want a whole board done at once, we can verify you as a registered authorised agent instead.
We check your identity documents, complete the verification with Companies House and make sure you have your Companies House personal code, which you need for the company’s filings. If the requirement has come with a filing, a change or a formation, we can help with that too.
Talk to us
Not sure where to start? Book an online appointment and we will point you to the right help.
Email hello@proartsplus.co.uk or call 0330 127 1414 during office hours.
How it works
- Book
Choose a time that suits you. - Your documents
We tell you exactly what to bring. - We meet
We check your documents in person and complete the verification with Companies House. - Your personal code
You have the code you need for the company’s filings.
It is usually a short and simple process.
Why ProArtsPlus
We are an established adviser to companies and charitable organisations, not an anonymous verification service. Alongside the check itself, you have someone who understands the wider picture and can help with whatever prompted the requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs to verify their identity with Companies House?
Directors (or equivalent) and people with significant control. Companies House sets out when each person needs to do it, and we can help you check.
What is an ACSP?
An authorised corporate service provider, also called a Companies House authorised agent, is a business registered with Companies House and supervised for anti-money laundering purposes. ACSPs can verify their clients’ identities, and we are registered as one.
What documents do I need?
Usually photo identification such as a passport or UK driving licence. We confirm exactly what is needed when you book.
Can you verify several people at once?
Yes. If a whole board needs verifying, we can arrange it together to save everyone time.
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