As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), we've helped dozens of UK directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) complete their identity verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act requirements. While many issues stem from mismatched details or expired documents, a huge number of rejections happen simply because of poor-quality photos of ID documents—like passports, driving licences, or biometric residence permits.

With the full rollout of mandatory director identity verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, many UK company directors have raised valid concerns about privacy—particularly around biometric data (like facial scans) and central government storage via GOV.UK One Login.

Verifying your identity as a director (or Person with Significant Control) with Companies House is now mandatory under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. Since late 2025, thousands of directors have faced frustration with the direct verification process through GOV.UK One Login.

As the UK's corporate landscape evolves under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) are no longer just administrative helpers—they're frontline guardians against financial crime.

As we enter 2026, one of the biggest shifts in UK company law is approaching: the full implementation of restrictions on third-party filings under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). From spring 2026 (exact date to be confirmed by Companies House, expected March–May), the rules for who can submit documents to Companies House on behalf of a company will change significantly.

If you're a director or Person with Significant Control (PSC) of a UK limited company, you've probably heard about the new identity verification requirements introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA). Since November 2025, all directors and PSCs must be verified with Companies House – and for non-residents, this can feel confusing or time-consuming.