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What It Means for You

From 18 November 2025, Companies House will require all company directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) to verify their identity. Without this, it will not be possible to file a Confirmation Statement (CS01).

This is a Companies House requirement – not a CooperFaure policy – and applies to every UK company.

What’s changing


Two options for verification


Option 1: Self-verification (no charge)

Directors and PSCs can complete verification directly with Companies House.


Option 2: CooperFaure managed verification (administrative fee)

Prefer us to handle it? We can act as your agent:


Our pricing

As part of our Confirmation Statement service (£74 per CS01), we already maintain a record of directors and PSCs, so we know who needs to be verified and can reach the right people.

What’s covered: admin time, secure document handling, interaction with Companies House, and confirmation/recording of identity codes.


What happens next

In mid-October 2025, we’ll send each client a short form to collect contact details (name and email) for all directors and PSCs. Each person can then choose self-verification or our agent service. We’ll guide everyone step-by-step.



How to prepare now

Note: This guidance summarises Companies House changes. We’ll confirm exact steps and timing in our direct communications with you.

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