From 18 November 2025, it is mandatory to carry out identity verification for all company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) on incorporation and appointment. 

Existing directors and PSCs will have a year to comply with the new requirements, and will be required to have completed identity verification by autumn 2026.

Find out more in these In Practice articles:

Identity verification of directors and PSCs (June 2025)

Companies House reform – what you need to know (June 2025)

Changes to company law under ECCTA (March 2025)

Changes to company law under ECCTA (February 2025)

Companies House reform and identity verification (October 2024)

Companies House changes for ECCTA implementation (May 2024)

Companies House reform – identity verification (January 2023)