Identity Verification for UK Company Directors – Coming November 2025
From 3 November 2025, a major legal reform takes effect for UK businesses. Every company director and Person with Significant Control (PSC) will need to verify their identity with Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
This is part of a nationwide initiative to improve corporate transparency, reduce financial crime, and build greater trust in the UK business system.
What’s Changing
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All directors and PSCs must verify their identity to continue acting in those roles.
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The new verification process applies to both existing and newly appointed directors.
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Failure to comply could result in penalties or removal from company records.
Why This Matters
The government’s goal is clear: to make it harder for people to hide behind fake names or shell companies. This change also strengthens HMRC’s ability to combat fraud and improve tax compliance.
How My Accountant Friend Can Help
At My Accountant Friend, we’ve built advanced AI-led systems to make compliance effortless.
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Automated identity verification reminders via WhatsApp and email
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Real-time Companies House integration
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Step-by-step support for directors and PSCs
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Secure record-keeping and compliance tracking
We’re ready for this change — and our clients will be too.
If you’re a company director or small business owner, get in touch today to make sure you’re ready for November.
🔗 Contact us now or learn more about how we use AI to simplify compliance for UK businesses.