Identity Verification & ACSP Services
We act as your official Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), providing the mandatory identity verification required under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
This verification is now a legal prerequisite for all company directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs). We manage the entire process to ensure your filings are compliant and your organisation remains in good standing, preventing the risk of fines, criminal proceedings, or the striking off of your entity.
As an ACSP, we provide a professional alternative to the standard government route, offering a managed service that ensures accuracy and handles complex cases that automated systems may reject.
Our range of services within identity verification includes:
- ACSP-Led Identity Verification: We perform the mandatory checks for your directors and PSCs to the strict standards required by Companies House. This includes verifying the authenticity of biometric documents and ensuring they belong to the individual claiming them.
- Secure Third-Party Verification: To ensure the highest level of security and compliance, we use a secure and compliant third-party technology provider to run cryptographic and biometric checks. We then review and validate the results before confirming the verification to Companies House.
- Handling Name and Address History: We manage the specific requirements for individuals who have former names (e.g., through marriage or deed poll) or who have changed their address within the last 12 months. In these instances, we may require additional documentation.
- Securing Companies House Personal Codes: We manage the submission of verification statements to ensure each individual receives their unique 11-digit Companies House Personal Code. This code is essential for all future statutory filings and directorship appointments.
- Transition Support for Boards: We help existing trustees and directors navigate the 12-month transition period, ensuring all necessary verifications are completed ahead of your next Confirmation Statement deadline.
- Complex Case Management: For international board members or individuals who do not hold standard UK biometric documents, we provide the manual and enhanced checks necessary to secure their verification.
- Data Retention & Compliance: We maintain the legally required 7-year audit trail of your identity checks and documentation. This ensures you are protected in the event of a Companies House compliance audit, while your personal data remains secure under strict GDPR standards.
By using our ACSP services, you ensure that the most sensitive administrative requirements of your organisation are handled with professional oversight, protecting your leadership from the legal consequences of unverified status.