Identity Verification Before Filing a Confirmation Statement

What is identity verification for a confirmation statement?

Identity verification helps protect honest business owners from being impersonated by criminals and supports a fairer, more transparent business environment. It is a quick, secure process that most people complete in minutes.

What should you check before filing a confirmation statement?

Before you file your confirmation statement, make sure you have:

1. All directors’ personal codes

   • Include them in your confirmation statement, or share them with your agent or accountant if they are filing for you.

2. Up-to-date company details

   • Check that your registered office address, registered email address, directors, and PSCs are correct.

3. Your company authentication code

   • You need this to file online.

4. Your filing due date

   • File your confirmation statement by the due date.

What if a director’s or PSC’s details are incorrect?

Before providing personal codes, make sure the details held for company officers, such as dates of birth, are correct.

If the details do not match the information used to verify their identity, the register must be updated so that all directors and PSCs can link their verified identity to their company role.

If the wrong date of birth has been provided to Companies House for a director or person with significant control, they will not be able to complete identity verification until it has been corrected.

What should you do if a date of birth needs correcting?

If you need to correct a date of birth with Companies House, submit the correction first. Any other company changes should also be filed through Companies House.

After making changes, wait until Companies House has processed the information and the register shows the update before providing the personal code. A correction may take up to 20 working days to process.