Not every verification fits a cookie-cutter process, which is why Coddan CPM designed Expert Identity Verification™ with two distinct pathways. Their Fast-Track Digital Verification uses secure Identity Document Validation Technology to verify biometric documents quickly, while their Expert Manual Verification brings trained compliance specialists into the process when automation won’t cut it. Operating under a regulated Authorised Corporate Service Provider ACSP framework, the manual route accommodates broader documentation — think government-issued photo ID combined with proof of address — reviewed personally rather than processed robotically. Both pathways satisfy Companies House identity verification works for overseas directors and UK residents alike, supporting the issue of your Companies House personal code. Whether you’re a foreign director or international entrepreneur, you’ll get genuine human support choosing and completing the right route for £125.

Get your Companies House identity verification done properly—with real experts, not just robots
Fast-Track Digital or Expert Manual routes. Both fully compliant. Both delivering your personal code. Choose the pathway that fits your circumstances, backed by an Authorised ACSP with 20 years of UK company formation expertise.

Two compliant verification routes—choose what works for your situation
Fast-Track Digital Verification uses secure biometric technology for speed. Expert Manual Verification brings trained compliance specialists to review broader documentation when automation isn’t suitable. Both satisfy Companies House requirements for UK residents and overseas directors alike.

Regulated ACSP and TCSP provider—not a filing factory
We’re authorised under Companies House regulations and operate as a regulated Trust or Company Service Provider. Every verification is reviewed manually before submission. We act as your in-house proxy, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage—not just processing forms.

Human support when you actually need it
Phone calls answered immediately. No automated systems. Email responses within hours, not days. Since 2005, we’ve built our reputation on being available when directors need guidance—whether you’re navigating documentation requirements or choosing the right verification pathway for £125.

Automated systems often fail international applicants. Understand why a human-led approach is superior [ Navigating Companies House ID Check: How Our Human-Centric Approach Simplifies Identity Verification ].

✔ Elevating Security Standards: The Professional Pathway to Comprehensive Identity Verification
When your circumstances demand more than a standard verification service, Expert Identity Verification™ provides a higher level of professional support. Whether you are dealing with international identity documents, multiple jurisdictions, or a verification case requiring individual assessment, our experienced ACSP specialists manage the process with the care, flexibility, and expertise complex applications deserve.

Your 6-Step Path to Expert Identity Verification™

Not every identity verification case fits neatly into a single automated process. Some applicants hold eligible biometric documents and can progress efficiently through digital IDVT checks. Others have non-standard international documentation, technical verification difficulties or circumstances requiring closer professional assessment.

Coddan CPM’s Expert Identity Verification™ for £125 provides two professionally managed verification pathways within one service: Fast-Track Digital Verification and Expert Manual Verification. Your documentation is assessed individually so that your case can follow the pathway best suited to the evidence and circumstances presented.

Step 1: Select Expert Identity Verification™
Choose the Expert Identity Verification™ service and complete your secure registration with Coddan CPM. You will be asked to provide the core personal information required to initiate your compliance workflow.

This service is particularly suited to UK and overseas directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), LLP members and international entrepreneurs who want greater flexibility than a standard digital-only verification route can provide.

Step 2: Submit Your Documents for Initial Assessment
Upload your identity documents and supporting evidence through Coddan CPM’s secure verification process. Our team conducts an initial assessment to determine which of the two available professional pathways is more appropriate for your circumstances.

This early assessment is important because it reduces the risk of forcing an unsuitable case through a rigid digital process. Instead of assuming that every applicant should follow the same route, the available documentation and individual circumstances help determine how the verification should proceed.

Step 3: Follow the Appropriate Professional Verification Pathway
Your case proceeds through one of two professionally managed routes:

Fast-Track Digital Verification: Where you hold suitable, eligible identity documents, secure Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) can be used to conduct the applicable digital identity checks efficiently. This pathway is designed for applicants whose documentation can be successfully processed through the supported technology.

Expert Manual Verification: Where digital verification is unavailable or unsuitable, or where the circumstances require closer individual consideration, your case can proceed through an expert-led assessment. This pathway allows trained compliance specialists to consider the identity evidence presented in accordance with the applicable Companies House identity verification requirements.

The appropriate route depends on the documents supplied, your individual circumstances and the evidence necessary to satisfy the required verification standard.

Step 4: Complete the Expert Compliance Review
Your documentation is reviewed for accuracy, consistency and suitability. Depending on the pathway followed, this may include technology-assisted identity validation, professional examination of the evidence provided and checks for discrepancies that could require clarification.

For cases requiring expert assessment, our compliance specialists can consider a broader evidential picture rather than relying exclusively on an automated pass-or-fail decision. This is particularly valuable for international applicants, individuals with non-standard documentation and cases where personal information requires closer examination.

If further evidence or clarification is required, our team will explain what is needed to progress the case.

Step 5: Complete ACSP Verification and Companies House Submission

Once Coddan CPM is satisfied that the applicable identity verification requirements have been met, we complete the relevant process under our Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) framework and provide the required verification information to Companies House.

Following successful completion of the Companies House process, a unique 11-character Companies House personal code is issued to the verified individual.

This personal code belongs to you—not to a particular company—and can be used in connection with relevant current and future corporate roles, subject to the applicable role-specific Companies House requirements.

Step 6: Receive Your Personal Code and Link Your Corporate Roles
Following successful verification, you receive your Companies House personal code through the applicable communication channel. Keep it secure, because it is your personal corporate identity identifier and should not be published or disclosed unnecessarily.

Receiving your code completes the identity verification stage, but your corporate compliance journey may require an additional step: role mapping.

If you are a director of several companies, a PSC, an LLP member or hold multiple roles within the same entity, your personal code may need to be provided separately for each applicable role through the appropriate Companies House process.

One identity verification. One personal code. Multiple role-specific compliance actions where required.

One Service. Two Professional Verification Pathways.

The defining advantage of Expert Identity Verification™ for £125 is flexibility. Instead of forcing every applicant through a single automated route, Coddan CPM provides two professionally managed pathways:

Digital where possible. Expert where necessary. Professional every time.

The objective is not simply to process an identity check. It is to identify the appropriate verification route for your circumstances, review your evidence professionally and help you progress towards successful Companies House identity verification with greater clarity and confidence.

The Six-Step Expert Path

Register → Submit → Select Pathway → Review → Verify → Receive & Map

Whether your case is suited to efficient digital IDVT verification or requires closer expert assessment, Coddan CPM provides a professionally managed route from initial document submission to successful identity verification and personal-code readiness.

Companies House Identity Verification That Actually Works for Your Situation
Not all directors fit a standard process. As a regulated ACSP, we verify overseas and UK-based directors through both automated digital checks and expert manual review—whichever suits your documents. Get your personal verification code sorted properly, with human guidance when you need it, from £125.

Dual-pathway verification: digital speed or manual expertise
Choose Fast-Track Digital Verification for instant biometric document processing, or Expert Manual Verification when your situation requires trained compliance specialists. Both routes meet full Companies House requirements and work for overseas directors, PSCs, and UK residents alike—genuine flexibility, not workarounds.

Regulated ACSP with integrated corporate governance support
We’re not just a verification tick-box. Operating as a fully supervised Authorised Corporate Service Provider, we offer complete corporate compliance infrastructure: API-integrated filings, live register synchronisation, named UK-resident company secretary services, and emergency remediation when things go sideways.

Pre-audited submissions and expert human support throughout
Every verification is pre-audited before submission, reducing rejections and delays. You’ll have direct access to compliance specialists who understand cross-border complexities, retroactive corrections, and public register rectification—backed by our regulated status and years managing UK corporate governance.

✔ Why Complexity Requires Expertise.
Automated systems see data as a black-and-white match. We see your identity as a complex compliance profile. When documentation originates from foreign jurisdictions or when entity structures are intricate, a binary check is insufficient. Our Expert pathway provides a forensic review that interprets these complexities, protecting you from the high cost of manual rejection and delayed filings.

Who Is Expert Identity Verification™ Recommended For?

Expert Identity Verification™ – Two Professional Verification Pathways for £125 is designed for individuals who need a reliable, professionally managed route to satisfy Companies House identity verification requirements—particularly where a purely automated, one-size-fits-all process may not be appropriate.

With two professional pathways available—Fast-Track Digital Verification using secure Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) and Expert Manual Verification conducted by trained compliance specialists—the service adapts to the applicant rather than forcing every identity through the same automated workflow.

✔ The Expert Promise: Your filing, fully managed.
Our Expert tier is not just a verification check—it is a compliance partnership. We manage the nuance of your documents, handle the communication with our senior specialists, and ensure your identity profile is robust enough to satisfy the highest regulatory standards. You handle your business; we handle the complexity.

Endorsed for UK Directors Who Want Professional Support

If you are a UK company director who would prefer not to navigate the identity verification process alone, this package provides a managed alternative under Coddan CPM’s regulated Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) framework.

Our specialists help identify the appropriate verification pathway, review the information supplied and guide the application through the relevant process. Where an eligible biometric identity document can be verified digitally, the Fast-Track Digital Verification route may provide the quickest solution. Where automation is unsuitable, the application can be assessed through our Expert Manual Verification pathway, subject to the applicable identity evidence requirements.

Recommended for: existing directors, newly appointed directors, company founders and individuals preparing for future UK directorships.

Endorsed for Overseas Directors and Non-UK Residents
International directors can face additional friction when dealing with automated identity verification systems, particularly where documents, names, addresses or technical circumstances do not fit a standard UK-centric workflow.

Expert Identity Verification™ provides a remote, professionally managed pathway for overseas directors and non-UK residents who need to complete Companies House identity verification without relying exclusively on a single automated route.

Where eligible biometric documentation is available, digital IDVT may be used. Where the digital route is unsuitable, our trained compliance specialists can assess the application under the Expert Manual Verification pathway using acceptable combinations of identity and supporting documentation, subject to the applicable verification standard.

Recommended for: overseas directors, international entrepreneurs, expatriate business owners and non-UK residents managing or establishing UK companies.

Endorsed for Applicants Who Cannot Complete Automated Verification
Not every genuine individual can be successfully processed by an automated identity system.

A document may not be suitable for the digital route. A smartphone may not support the required technology. A facial or document scan may fail. Personal details may require closer examination. In other cases, the applicant may simply need a broader evidence-based pathway rather than another automated attempt.

This is precisely where the two-pathway structure of Expert Identity Verification™ becomes valuable.

Instead of repeatedly forcing the same application through an unsuitable automated workflow, Coddan CPM can determine whether the applicant should proceed through Fast-Track Digital Verification or move to Expert Manual Verification, where trained specialists personally assess the evidence supplied.

Recommended for: applicants experiencing biometric scanning problems, document-reading failures, technical deadlocks or repeated automated verification difficulties.

Endorsed for Applicants With Non-Standard or International Documentation
Identity documents are not uniform across the world. Passport formats, national identity cards, residential evidence, naming conventions and address structures vary substantially between jurisdictions.

Our Expert Manual Verification pathway is designed for cases requiring professional assessment of a broader range of supporting documentation, including acceptable combinations of government-issued photographic identification and proof of address, subject to the applicable Companies House identity verification requirements.

Every manual application is considered individually. It is not simply passed through a rigid automated decision tree.

Recommended for: holders of international identity documents, individuals with non-standard documentation, applicants whose evidence requires human assessment and overseas clients whose circumstances do not fit a straightforward automated workflow.

Endorsed for Directors and PSCs With Name or Data Discrepancies
Even minor differences between identity documents and Companies House records can create compliance friction.

Examples may include:

• missing or additional middle names;
• hyphenated or double-barrelled surnames;
• transliteration differences;
• former names;
• different ordering of family and given names; or
• discrepancies between current identity documents and historic corporate records.

Expert Identity Verification™ is particularly valuable where an application requires closer professional review before verification is completed. Our specialists can identify potential inconsistencies and determine whether additional evidence or corrective action may be required.

Recommended for: international directors, individuals who have changed their names, directors with legacy Companies House records and applicants whose registered particulars do not align straightforwardly with their current identity evidence.

Endorsed for Directors Who Are Also PSCs
Being successfully identity-verified does not necessarily complete every subsequent compliance action associated with the corporate roles you hold.

If you are both a director and a Person with Significant Control (PSC), the same Companies House personal code may need to be provided separately for each relevant role through the applicable Companies House process.

Expert Identity Verification™ provides the foundation for this process by helping you successfully complete identity verification and obtain your personal code, subject to successful verification.

Recommended for: founder-directors, majority shareholders, owner-managed businesses and individuals holding both director and PSC positions.

Endorsed for Individuals With Multiple UK Company Roles
If you are a director of several UK companies, an LLP member or a PSC across multiple entities, you generally retain one personal code associated with your verified identity.

However, managing the wider compliance implications across a portfolio of companies can become complex.

Expert Identity Verification™ is therefore well suited to serial entrepreneurs, professional directors and international business owners who want their identity verification handled through a professional ACSP framework rather than treating it as an isolated DIY exercise.

Recommended for: multi-company directors, serial founders, LLP members, professional board members and individuals with complex UK corporate portfolios.

Endorsed for Busy Executives Who Prefer a Managed Route
Some applicants have perfectly standard documentation but simply do not want to spend time navigating government portals, troubleshooting technical issues or determining which verification route applies.

For senior executives, investors, entrepreneurs and professional directors, the value of Expert Identity Verification™ lies in having a specialist team available to manage the process and provide a clear pathway from initial assessment through to completion.

The objective is not to make a straightforward application unnecessarily complicated. It is to provide professional oversight when your time, corporate responsibilities or compliance exposure make a managed process preferable.

Recommended for: executives, investors, business owners, senior directors and professionals who value personal support and administrative efficiency.

Endorsed for Law Firms, Accountants and Corporate Service Providers
Expert Identity Verification™ can also support professional intermediaries who need a reliable UK ACSP pathway for directors, PSCs, founders or international clients.

Rather than leaving clients to navigate an unfamiliar automated process independently, professional advisers can refer suitable cases for identity verification under Coddan CPM’s ACSP framework.

The availability of both digital IDVT and expert manual verification is particularly useful for mixed client portfolios where some individuals have straightforward biometric documentation while others require a broader, human-led assessment.

Recommended for: solicitors, accountants, tax advisers, company formation agents, overseas corporate service providers, family offices and professional firms supporting UK corporate structures.

When Is the £125 Expert Identity Verification™ Package Particularly Worth Choosing?

This package is particularly suitable when certainty, flexibility and access to human expertise matter more than relying on a single automated pathway.

It should be considered where:

• you want a professionally managed Companies House identity verification service;
• you are an overseas director or international entrepreneur;
• you have experienced difficulty with an automated verification process;
• your identity document is not suitable for a straightforward digital route;
• your application requires supporting documentation or closer professional review;
• you hold multiple directorships or corporate roles;
• you are both a director and PSC;
• you are working against a corporate filing or appointment deadline; or
• you simply want access to trained compliance specialists rather than being left alone with an automated system.

The core advantage is choice.

If your identity can be verified efficiently through secure IDVT, we use the digital pathway. If your circumstances require human assessment, our Expert Manual Verification route provides a professionally reviewed alternative, subject to the applicable evidence and verification requirements.

Digital Where Possible. Expert Where Necessary. Personal Support, Every Time.

Expert Identity Verification™ – Two Professional Verification Pathways for £125 is built for the reality that genuine applicants do not all have identical documents, identical technology or identical circumstances.

Some cases are straightforward and suitable for rapid digital verification. Others require professional judgment, additional supporting evidence and direct human involvement.

Coddan CPM provides both.

Through our regulated ACSP framework, we combine secure IDVT technology with expert manual assessment to provide UK residents, overseas directors, international entrepreneurs and professional intermediaries with a more adaptable route to Companies House identity verification.

One service. Two professional pathways. A human-led option when automation is not enough.

What Services Are Included in the £125 Expert Identity Verification™ Bundle?

The Expert Identity Verification™ package for £125 is designed for individuals who want more than a basic automated identity check. It combines two professional verification pathways within one managed service: Fast-Track Digital Verification using secure Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT), and Expert Manual Verification for cases where an automated route is unsuitable or additional human assessment is required.

The principle is simple: digital where possible, expert where necessary.

Rather than forcing every director, PSC, founder or international entrepreneur through the same automated workflow, Coddan CPM assesses the circumstances of the individual and supports the appropriate verification route under its regulated Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) framework.

Expert Identity Verification™: What’s Included?

Two Professional Verification Pathways Within One £125 Service

The defining advantage of Expert Identity Verification™ is that it does not assume every applicant should be processed in exactly the same way.

Pathway 1: Fast-Track Digital Verification
Where the applicant holds eligible identity documentation suitable for digital processing, Coddan CPM can use secure IDVT technology to perform the required identity checks efficiently. This pathway is designed for straightforward cases where digital document validation and the applicable identity checks can be successfully completed.

Pathway 2: Expert Manual Verification
Where the digital route is unsuitable, Coddan CPM can provide a human-led verification pathway in which trained compliance specialists personally assess the identity evidence supplied. Depending on the circumstances and applicable verification standard, this may involve a broader combination of acceptable government-issued photographic identification and supporting documentation.

The manual pathway is particularly relevant for international applicants, non-standard identity documents and cases requiring closer professional assessment.

What Does the £125 Fee Cover?

The £125 fee covers a professionally managed Companies House identity verification service, including assessment of the appropriate pathway, the relevant verification process, professional oversight, applicable submission to Companies House following successful verification, and support in obtaining the individual’s Companies House personal code.

It is not simply a charge for uploading a passport or running a document through automated software.

The commercial value lies in providing two professional pathways under one service architecture, backed by human compliance expertise and a regulated ACSP framework.

Where digital verification works, the applicant benefits from speed and efficiency. Where automation is unsuitable, the applicant is not simply abandoned with an error message—the Expert Manual Verification pathway provides a professionally managed alternative, subject to acceptable evidence and successful completion of the applicable checks.

What Is Not Automatically Included?

For complete transparency, the identity verification package should be distinguished from separate corporate filing and ongoing compliance services. Unless expressly stated in the order or package specification, the £125 Expert Identity Verification™ service does not automatically include company incorporation, filing of a confirmation statement, appointment of a director, submission of unrelated Companies House forms, ongoing company secretarial services or unlimited future compliance management.

Similarly, obtaining a Companies House personal code does not, by itself, mean that every director, PSC, LLP member or other relevant corporate role has automatically been linked or updated. Different roles may require the personal code to be provided through different Companies House processes.

Additional role-mapping, filing or corporate secretarial services can therefore be provided separately where required.

More Than an ID Check: A Managed Route to Verified Status

Expert Identity Verification™ is designed for the practical reality of modern Companies House compliance: some identities can be verified digitally in a straightforward manner; others require professional judgment, supporting evidence and human intervention.

That is why the package combines:

Fast-Track Digital IDVT when technology is sufficient. Expert Manual Verification when human assessment is necessary. ACSP oversight throughout the process. Personal support when you need it.

For £125, you are not purchasing a one-size-fits-all automated check. You are accessing a professionally managed verification framework built around two distinct pathways and designed to support UK residents, overseas directors, PSCs, international entrepreneurs and applicants whose circumstances require more than a standard digital workflow.

Digital Where Possible. Expert Where Necessary. Personal Support, Every Time.

Why UK-Based and Overseas Customers Choose Our £125 Expert Identity Verification™ Bundle

Not every identity fits neatly into an automated verification process. A biometric passport may fail to scan. A smartphone may not support the required technology. An international identity document may need closer examination. A name variation or supporting-document issue may require professional judgment rather than another automated rejection.

That is why UK-based and overseas customers choose Coddan CPM’s Expert Identity Verification™ bundle for £125.

Instead of forcing every applicant through a single digital pathway, our service provides two professional routes to verification: Fast-Track Digital Verification for eligible straightforward cases and Expert Manual Verification where automation is unsuitable or human assessment is required.

The result is a more flexible, professionally managed approach to Companies House identity verification—delivered under our regulated Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) framework.

One Bundle. Two Professional Verification Pathways.
The defining advantage of our £125 bundle is choice without abandonment.

Where your identity documents are suitable for secure digital processing, our Fast-Track Digital Verification pathway uses Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) to complete the relevant checks efficiently.

Where the automated route is unsuitable, our Expert Manual Verification pathway places your application before trained compliance specialists who personally review the evidence supplied and determine the appropriate way forward, subject to the applicable Companies House identity verification standard.

1. You are not simply told to try the same app again.
2. You are not left alone with a generic error message.
3. And you are not treated as another failed data point in an automated workflow.

Digital where possible. Expert where necessary. Personal support, every time.

Why UK-Based Customers Choose the Expert Identity Verification™ Bundle

For UK residents, the free government route may be entirely suitable in many straightforward cases. Our £125 professional service is designed for customers who want a different level of assistance, oversight and convenience.

UK-based directors, PSCs and founders choose Coddan CPM because they may want:

• A managed alternative to DIY verification, without navigating the entire process alone.
• Human support when an automated identity check is unsuitable or unsuccessful.
• Professional review of identity evidence before formal verification is completed.
• Help identifying discrepancies in names or other personal information that could complicate the process.
• Support understanding how the Companies House personal code relates to director, PSC or multiple-company roles.
• A regulated ACSP handling the verification process rather than relying exclusively on a self-service route.
• A clear escalation pathway from digital verification to expert manual assessment where appropriate.

For busy founders, directors and professional advisers, the value is not simply in having an identity document checked. It is in having a structured process, professional oversight and someone available to assist when the straightforward route becomes less straightforward.

Why Overseas Directors and International Founders Choose Coddan CPM

For international customers, identity verification can involve additional practical complexity. Different jurisdictions issue different passports, national identity cards and supporting documents. Names may follow different conventions. Addresses may be presented in formats unfamiliar to UK systems. Applicants may also be operating across different time zones and without convenient access to UK-based services.

Our Expert Identity Verification™ bundle is designed with these realities in mind.

Overseas directors and international entrepreneurs choose our service because it provides:

• Remote access from abroad, without requiring the customer to be physically present at Coddan CPM's office.
• Professional support for eligible international identity documentation, subject to the applicable verification requirements.
• A human-led pathway where purely automated processing is unsuitable.
• No dependence on the GOV.UK ID Check app when using Coddan CPM’s ACSP verification route.
• Professional assessment of supporting documentation where the applicable verification pathway requires additional evidence.
• Assistance with identity-data inconsistencies that may arise from transliteration, multiple surnames, middle names or differing international document conventions.
• A managed Companies House verification process under a registered ACSP framework.
• Support for directors, PSCs, founders and individuals holding roles across multiple UK entities.

For an overseas founder, the commercial advantage is straightforward: you gain access to a UK-regulated professional verification pathway without having to depend exclusively on a single automated government workflow.

Why Customers Prefer Two Pathways Instead of One

The weakness of a one-size-fits-all identity verification service is that it works well—until it doesn’t.

A purely automated provider may be efficient for a straightforward biometric document but offer little practical assistance when the technology cannot complete the check. Conversely, a manual-only process may introduce unnecessary administration for applicants whose documents can be securely processed through IDVT.

Our bundle combines both approaches.

From Automated Uncertainty to a Managed Verification Process
Many customers do not come to Coddan CPM because they are incapable of completing a digital process. They come because their time, company appointments and statutory obligations are too important to leave to repeated trial and error.

The difference is professional ownership of the process.

With a basic automated service, the applicant is often responsible for diagnosing what went wrong, determining whether another document can be used and deciding what to do next.

With Expert Identity Verification™, there is a structured pathway:

We assess. We identify the appropriate route. We verify. We provide human intervention where necessary. We complete the applicable ACSP submission following successful verification.

That managed approach is particularly valuable where an individual is preparing to incorporate a company, accept a new directorship, comply with existing director or PSC requirements, or manage multiple UK corporate roles.

The £125 Value: More Than a Basic Identity Check

Customers choose this bundle because the £125 fee is not simply for running a passport through verification software.

The package brings together:

Two professional verification pathways. Secure IDVT technology. Expert manual assessment where applicable. International accessibility. Human compliance oversight. Regulated ACSP verification. Companies House submission following successful verification. Support towards obtaining the individual’s 11-character personal code.

For straightforward cases, technology provides efficiency.

For more complex cases, professional judgment provides a pathway forward.

For every customer, the objective remains the same: a clear, professionally managed identity verification process designed around the applicable Companies House requirements.

Who Benefits Most from the £125 Bundle?

The Expert Identity Verification™ service is particularly suitable for:

• UK directors and PSCs who prefer professional assistance over a purely DIY process.
• Overseas directors managing UK companies from abroad.
• International founders preparing to establish a UK company.
• Applicants who do not want to depend on the GOV.UK ID Check app.
• Individuals whose circumstances are unsuitable for a purely automated verification route.
• Customers holding eligible international or non-standard identity documentation requiring closer assessment.
• Directors who also hold PSC status and need to understand their separate role-linking obligations.
• Individuals serving across multiple UK companies.
• Professional advisers coordinating verification for clients or corporate groups.
• Busy executives who value a managed process with access to human support.

Why Choose Coddan CPM Instead of Another Automated ID Check?

Because identity verification should not become a dead end when technology reaches its limits.

Coddan CPM’s Expert Identity Verification™ bundle was built around a simple principle: use secure technology where it works, and provide expert human intervention where it is genuinely needed.

For UK customers, that means a professionally managed alternative to navigating the process alone.

For overseas customers, it means access to a remote, ACSP-led verification pathway designed to accommodate the realities of international documentation and cross-border corporate structures.

And for every customer, it means something a purely automated service cannot always provide: a real professional pathway beyond the algorithm.

• Expert Identity Verification™ – Two Professional Verification Pathways for £125.
• Digital Where Possible. Expert Where Necessary. Personal Support, Every Time.
• What Happens After I Purchase the Coddan Expert Identity Verification™ Bundle?

Once you purchase the Coddan CPM Expert Identity Verification™ bundle for £125, you enter a professionally managed verification process designed to move you from initial onboarding to successful identity verification and, subject to Companies House processing, receipt of your unique 11-character Companies House personal code.

There is no need to guess which verification route is right for you. Our service is built around two professional pathways: Fast-Track Digital Verification for eligible straightforward cases and Expert Manual Verification where a purely automated route is unsuitable or additional human assessment is required.

The principle is simple: Digital Where Possible. Expert Where Necessary. Personal Support, Every Time.

Step 1: You Receive Your Secure Onboarding Instructions
After your order is received, Coddan CPM provides instructions for beginning the identity verification process. You will be asked to supply the personal information and identity evidence required for your case through the applicable secure onboarding process.

Depending on your circumstances, this may include your full legal name, date of birth, residential address, personal email address and acceptable identity documentation.

If you are an overseas director, international founder or non-UK resident, you can complete the process remotely, subject to providing acceptable evidence and successfully completing the applicable identity checks. You do not need to attend our office simply because you live abroad.

Step 2: We Assess Which of the Two Verification Pathways Is Appropriate
Not every applicant should be forced through exactly the same verification workflow.

Once your information is available for assessment, we determine whether your circumstances are suitable for our Fast-Track Digital Verification pathway or whether the Expert Manual Verification pathway is more appropriate.

Where eligible identity documents can be processed efficiently using secure Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT), the digital route may provide the fastest pathway.

Where a purely automated route is unsuitable, additional evidence is required, or the circumstances call for closer professional assessment, trained compliance specialists can review the application under the Expert Manual Verification pathway, subject to the applicable Companies House identity verification standard.

This two-pathway structure is one of the defining advantages of the £125 bundle: if automation is not the right route, the process does not simply end with an error message.

Step 3: You Submit the Required Identity Evidence
You provide the identity evidence required for your selected verification pathway.

For eligible digital cases, this may involve an accepted photographic identity document and the applicable digital identity checks.

For manual verification cases, the process may involve a broader combination of acceptable government-issued photographic identification and supporting documentation, such as appropriate proof of residential address, depending on the evidence required to satisfy the relevant verification standard.

Our compliance specialists assess the documentation application by application. This is particularly valuable for overseas directors, international founders and customers whose identity circumstances do not fit neatly into a basic automated workflow.

Step 4: Coddan CPM Reviews Your Identity Information
Before successful verification can be completed, your identity evidence must satisfy the applicable requirements.

Our team reviews the information provided and may identify issues requiring clarification or correction. These can include variations in the presentation of names, inconsistencies between submitted documents, incomplete evidence or other matters that could prevent successful completion.

Where further information is reasonably required, we will explain what needs to be provided.

The purpose is not to promise that every identity can be verified regardless of the evidence available. It is to provide a professionally managed process with human support where the application requires closer attention.

Step 5: We Complete the Identity Verification Checks
Once sufficient acceptable evidence has been provided, Coddan CPM completes the relevant identity verification checks under its Authorised Corporate Service Provider framework.

For Fast-Track Digital Verification, secure IDVT technology is used to perform the applicable document and identity checks.

For Expert Manual Verification, trained compliance professionals personally assess the evidence provided and apply the appropriate verification procedures permitted under the applicable framework.

This is where the Coddan model differs from a basic one-path automated service: technology is used where it is effective, while human expertise is available where professional assessment is necessary.

Step 6: We Notify Companies House Following Successful Verification
After your identity has been successfully verified, Coddan CPM submits the required verification information to Companies House through the applicable ACSP process.

We do not simply send your passport to Companies House or attach identity documents to an ordinary company filing. As a registered ACSP, we formally notify the registrar that the required identity verification has been successfully completed in accordance with the applicable requirements.

Companies House then processes the verification information and, where accepted, issues the individual’s unique 11-character Companies House personal code.

Step 7: You Receive Your Companies House Personal Code
Following successful verification and Companies House processing, your personal code is issued to you through the applicable Companies House process.

The code is personal to you as an individual—it does not belong to Coddan CPM and it does not belong to any particular company.

You generally verify your identity once and use the same personal code in connection with applicable current and future corporate roles. For example, the same individual may use their code in relation to directorships, PSC positions or relevant LLP roles, subject to the specific Companies House process applying to each role.

Your personal code should be stored securely and only shared with trusted professional advisers or authorised agents where they genuinely require it to make filings on your behalf.

Step 8: Your Verification Is Complete—but Role Linking May Still Be Required
Obtaining your Companies House personal code is an important milestone, but it should not be confused with automatically completing every company-specific compliance obligation.

Depending on your circumstances, the code may still need to be provided to Companies House in connection with each relevant role you hold.

For example, a director may need to provide their personal code through the applicable director or confirmation statement process. A PSC may need to provide verification details through the dedicated PSC service. If you are both a director and a PSC, separate role-specific action may be required.

The key distinction is:

Identity verification proves who you are. Role linking connects that verified identity to the specific corporate positions you hold.

Where additional company filings, director appointments, PSC updates, confirmation statement submissions or multi-company role-mapping services are required, these may be available separately unless expressly included in your chosen package.

How Long Does the Process Take?
Processing time depends on the verification pathway, the identity documents supplied, whether further evidence is required and Companies House processing.

A straightforward eligible digital case may progress quickly. A manual verification case involving international documents, additional supporting evidence or identity-data discrepancies may require more time because professional assessment is necessary.

For this reason, customers should avoid waiting until the final day before a statutory filing, company incorporation or proposed director appointment to begin verification.

The earlier your identity position is resolved, the more time there is to address any document or data issue before it affects a time-sensitive corporate transaction.

What If My Documents Cannot Be Verified Automatically?

This is precisely where the two-pathway design of Expert Identity Verification™ provides additional value.

If the Fast-Track Digital Verification route is unsuitable for your circumstances, your case may be considered for the Expert Manual Verification pathway, subject to the availability of acceptable identity evidence and the applicable verification requirements.

Rather than repeatedly forcing the same documents through an unsuitable automated workflow, a trained compliance specialist can assess the circumstances and determine what evidence may be required.

This does not mean that every applicant is guaranteed successful verification. No responsible ACSP should promise approval regardless of the evidence provided. It means you have access to a professionally managed alternative where a purely automated route is not appropriate.

What If I Am an Overseas Director?

The service is specifically designed to accommodate both UK-based and overseas customers.

International directors, non-UK resident founders and overseas entrepreneurs can complete the Coddan CPM ACSP verification process remotely, subject to the required evidence and successful completion of the applicable checks.

This makes the service particularly relevant for individuals who want professional assistance with Companies House identity verification without depending exclusively on the GOV.UK ID Check app or travelling to Coddan CPM’s UK office.

What Exactly Do I Have at the End of the Process?
Subject to successful verification and Companies House processing, you will have:

• A completed identity verification under Coddan CPM’s registered ACSP framework.
• A formal verification notification submitted to Companies House through the applicable professional process.
• Your unique 11-character Companies House personal code issued through the applicable Companies House process.
• A regulated verification record retained in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• A clear understanding of whether further role-linking or company-specific filing action may be required.

From Purchase to Verified Status: A Managed Process, Not a DIY Experiment

When you purchase the £125 Expert Identity Verification™ bundle, you are not simply buying access to another automated ID-checking tool.

You are entering a managed verification process with two professional pathways, secure IDVT technology, expert manual assessment where appropriate, regulated ACSP oversight, international accessibility and human support when your circumstances require it.

For straightforward cases, we use technology to make the process efficient.

For cases where automation is unsuitable, we provide access to professional human assessment.

And following successful verification, we complete the applicable ACSP notification to Companies House so that you can move towards receiving your personal code and satisfying your corporate compliance obligations.

Expert Identity Verification™ – Two Professional Verification Pathways for £125.

Digital Where Possible. Expert Where Necessary. Personal Support, Every Time.

Is Expert Manual Verification Included in the £125 Price?

Yes. Expert Manual Verification is included as one of the two professional verification pathways available within Coddan CPM’s £125 Expert Identity Verification™ bundle.

You are not purchasing a basic automated identity check that leaves you without an alternative if technology cannot complete the process. The bundle has been deliberately structured around two distinct professional pathways:

Fast-Track Digital Verification — using secure Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) for eligible identity documents and straightforward applications.

Expert Manual Verification — providing human-led assessment by trained compliance specialists where a purely automated route is unsuitable or your circumstances require closer professional review.

The principle is simple:

Digital Where Possible. Expert Where Necessary. Personal Support, Every Time.

One £125 Price. Two Professional Verification Pathways.

Not every customer needs manual verification. Where your identity document and circumstances are suitable for efficient digital processing, the Fast-Track Digital Verification pathway may be the appropriate route.

But if automation is unsuitable, your application does not simply end with a rejection screen or generic instruction to try again.

Under the Expert Manual Verification pathway, our trained compliance specialists can personally assess the identity evidence provided and determine whether your identity can be verified in accordance with the applicable Companies House identity verification requirements.

That human-led pathway is part of the £125 Expert Identity Verification™ proposition. You do not have to purchase a separate premium verification package simply because your circumstances require professional assessment rather than a purely automated process.

When Might Expert Manual Verification Be Used?
The manual pathway may be appropriate where an applicant’s circumstances do not fit neatly into a straightforward automated verification process. This can include cases involving international identity documents, supporting documentation requiring individual assessment, data inconsistencies or other circumstances in which professional review is necessary.

For example, Expert Manual Verification may be relevant where:

• an automated digital verification route is unsuitable for the identity evidence available;
• the applicant is an overseas director or international founder with eligible non-UK documentation;
• additional acceptable supporting evidence needs to be considered;
• the presentation of a name differs between documents or existing corporate records;
• the applicant’s circumstances require closer assessment by a trained compliance specialist; or
• a previous automated verification attempt has been unsuccessful and the applicant wants a professional assessment of the available evidence.

The availability of a manual pathway does not mean that every document or every applicant can automatically be approved. Successful identity verification remains subject to acceptable evidence, completion of the required checks and satisfaction of the applicable Companies House identity verification standard.

What Does Expert Manual Verification Actually Include?

Where the Expert Manual Verification pathway is appropriate, Coddan CPM provides a human-led assessment rather than relying exclusively on an automated pass-or-fail decision.

Depending on the circumstances of the application and the applicable requirements, this can include:

Professional document assessment. A trained compliance specialist reviews the identity evidence supplied and assesses whether it is capable of supporting the required verification.

Supporting evidence review. Where appropriate, acceptable supporting documents may be considered as part of the verification process.

Identity-data consistency assessment. We may identify discrepancies in names or other relevant personal particulars that require clarification before verification can be successfully completed.

Human compliance oversight. Your application is reviewed by a professional rather than being left entirely to an automated decision engine.

ACSP-regulated verification. The process is conducted under Coddan CPM’s registered Authorised Corporate Service Provider framework and in accordance with the applicable Companies House requirements.

Companies House notification following successful verification. Once the required identity checks have been successfully completed, Coddan CPM submits the applicable verification information to Companies House through the professional ACSP process.

Does Manual Verification Guarantee Approval?
No responsible ACSP can guarantee successful identity verification regardless of the documents or information provided.

Expert Manual Verification means that your case receives professional human assessment where the manual pathway is appropriate. It does not mean that identity can be approved without sufficient, acceptable and authentic evidence.

Verification may be delayed or unable to proceed where, for example, the evidence supplied is insufficient, inconsistent, illegible, suspected of being fraudulent or otherwise incapable of satisfying the applicable verification requirements.

Where further acceptable evidence or clarification is reasonably required, Coddan CPM can explain what additional information is needed to continue the assessment.

This distinction is important: you are paying for a professionally managed verification process with access to two pathways—not for an unconditional guarantee that any identity or document will be accepted.

Will I Pay More If the Digital Pathway Is Unsuitable?

Under the standard £125 Expert Identity Verification™ bundle, access to the Expert Manual Verification pathway is included where that pathway is appropriate for the application, subject to the scope and terms of the service.

This is one of the package’s principal commercial advantages.

Many basic identity verification services are designed around a single automated workflow. If the technology cannot process the applicant’s documents or circumstances, the customer may be left to start again, seek another provider or purchase a different level of service.

Coddan CPM’s bundle is designed differently.

We begin with two professional pathways already built into the service architecture. Where digital processing is suitable, we use technology for efficiency. Where expert assessment is necessary and the case falls within the scope of the service, we provide a human-led pathway.

Any genuinely exceptional third-party costs, additional corporate filings, separate role-mapping services, document certification, translation requirements or services outside the stated scope of the £125 identity verification bundle should be quoted separately where applicable.

Why Is Expert Manual Verification Particularly Valuable for Overseas Customers?

International identity documents do not always follow the same presentation, naming and address conventions as standard UK documentation. An overseas applicant may have multiple surnames, transliterated names, different date formats or identity evidence issued under a different administrative system.

A purely automated process may have limited ability to interpret these circumstances.

The value of Expert Manual Verification is therefore not that human specialists can ignore the rules. It is that they can assess the evidence within the applicable rules rather than treating every non-standard circumstance as an automatic dead end.

For an overseas director, PSC or international entrepreneur, this can provide a more appropriate professional route where a basic automated process is unsuitable.

What Happens If I Have Already Failed an Automated Identity Check?
A previous unsuccessful digital verification attempt does not necessarily mean that your identity cannot be verified through an ACSP.

Coddan CPM can assess the circumstances, review the available identity evidence and determine whether the Expert Manual Verification pathway is appropriate. Where discrepancies or documentary issues are identified, additional evidence or clarification may be required before the process can continue.

The important distinction is that you are not simply repeating the same automated process and hoping for a different result. Your case can receive professional human assessment under the applicable ACSP framework.

Why Is the £125 Bundle Different from a Basic Automated ID Check?

The value of Expert Identity Verification™ lies in its two-pathway design.

One Bundle Designed for the Realities of Identity Verification

The reality is that identity verification is not always predictable.

Some applicants can be processed efficiently through secure digital technology. Others require closer professional review. International documents, identity-data discrepancies and non-standard circumstances do not always fit comfortably into a one-size-fits-all automated workflow.

That is precisely why Coddan CPM created Expert Identity Verification™ around two professional pathways for one £125 price.

You are not paying for technology alone.

You are paying for a managed verification framework that combines secure digital processing, expert human assessment where appropriate, regulated ACSP oversight and personal support throughout the process.

• Fast-Track Digital Verification when technology is sufficient.
• Expert Manual Verification when professional human assessment is necessary.
• One £125 bundle. Two professional pathways. No one-size-fits-all approach.
• Digital Where Possible. Expert Where Necessary. Personal Support, Every Time.

When Is the £125 Expert Identity Verification™ Bundle Worth It?

The honest answer is straightforward: not everyone needs to pay £125 for Companies House identity verification.

If you have suitable identity documents, are comfortable navigating the GOV.UK One Login process yourself, and complete the government’s identity checks without difficulty, the free self-service route may be entirely appropriate.

But not every applicant has a straightforward case.

A biometric document may not process successfully. An automated check may fail. An overseas identity document may require closer assessment. Your personal details may not align cleanly across different records. You may simply prefer a professionally managed process rather than dealing with government portals, technical troubleshooting and regulatory requirements yourself.

That is where Coddan CPM’s £125 Expert Identity Verification™ bundle becomes valuable.

You are not paying £125 merely to have a passport checked. You are paying for access to two professional verification pathways, secure IDVT technology, Expert Manual Verification where appropriate, human compliance oversight, regulated ACSP verification and personal support throughout the process.

The £125 Bundle Is Worth It When You Want a Managed Alternative to DIY Verification
For many directors, PSCs and founders, the question is not whether they could attempt identity verification themselves. The question is whether they want to spend their own time navigating the process, diagnosing technical failures and determining what to do if their circumstances do not fit the standard automated route.

The Coddan CPM bundle replaces that uncertainty with a professionally managed process.

We assess your circumstances, identify the appropriate verification pathway, review the evidence required and, following successful verification, complete the applicable ACSP notification to Companies House.

For busy directors, international entrepreneurs, professional advisers and individuals managing multiple corporate responsibilities, the value is often in delegation, clarity and professional oversight.

It Is Worth It If You Do Not Want to Depend on a Single Automated Pathway

The central advantage of Expert Identity Verification™ is that the service is built around two pathways rather than one.

Where your circumstances are suitable for secure digital processing, our Fast-Track Digital Verification pathway uses Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) to complete the applicable checks efficiently.

Where a purely automated process is unsuitable, the Expert Manual Verification pathway provides human-led assessment by trained compliance specialists, subject to acceptable evidence and the applicable Companies House identity verification requirements.

This matters because a one-pathway system works well only for as long as your circumstances fit that pathway.

The £125 bundle is therefore particularly valuable for customers who want to know that if automation is unsuitable, there may be a professionally managed alternative within the same service architecture.

It Is Worth It If You Have Already Experienced a Digital Verification Failure

If you have already encountered an unsuccessful automated identity check, repeatedly attempting the same process may not resolve the underlying problem.

The issue could involve document suitability, evidence quality, a discrepancy in personal details or another circumstance requiring closer assessment.

Coddan CPM’s service allows your case to be considered by trained compliance specialists rather than leaving you entirely dependent on another automated pass-or-fail decision.

Where appropriate, we can assess the available evidence, identify issues requiring clarification and determine whether the Expert Manual Verification pathway is suitable.

This does not guarantee approval. Successful verification always depends on sufficient acceptable evidence and completion of the applicable checks. But it does mean that your next step can involve professional assessment rather than simply repeating the same failed process.

It Is Worth It for Overseas Directors and International Founders

International customers are one of the clearest use cases for professional ACSP identity verification.

An overseas director may be using identity documents issued under different national standards. Names may be transliterated differently across documents. Addresses may follow formats unfamiliar to UK systems. An individual may have multiple surnames, different naming conventions or supporting documentation requiring closer assessment.

The £125 Expert Identity Verification™ bundle is designed to accommodate both UK-based and overseas applicants, subject to acceptable evidence and successful completion of the required checks.

For international customers, the value may include:

• remote access to a professional UK ACSP verification process;
• no requirement to attend Coddan CPM’s office simply because you live abroad;
• professional support for eligible international identity documentation;
• human-led assessment where a purely automated route is unsuitable;
• assistance identifying discrepancies requiring clarification;
• no dependency on the GOV.UK ID Check app when using Coddan CPM’s professional ACSP verification route; and
• support towards obtaining the individual’s 11-character Companies House personal code following successful verification.

For an international founder preparing to establish or manage a UK company, paying for a managed professional route may be commercially preferable to losing time troubleshooting a process that is unsuitable for their circumstances.

It Is Worth It If You Do Not Have the Time to Troubleshoot Verification Problems

The direct cost of identity verification is only one part of the equation.

There is also the cost of time.

If you are a company director, founder, investor or professional adviser, spending hours diagnosing document-scanning failures, researching identity requirements or trying to understand why an application cannot proceed may be poor use of your time.

The £125 bundle is designed for customers who prefer to place the process with a professional compliance team.

Instead of asking:

Why did my verification fail? Which document should I use? Is manual verification possible? What happens next?

You have a managed pathway in which Coddan CPM assesses the circumstances and provides guidance on the evidence and process required.

It Is Worth It When Your Company Appointment or Filing Depends on Successful Verification

Identity verification is not merely an optional security enhancement. Under the current Companies House framework, verified identity status is relevant to statutory corporate roles and filings.

If you are preparing to become a director, establish a new UK company, satisfy existing director or PSC requirements, or manage other applicable corporate obligations, delays in identity verification can create wider administrative problems.

The £125 bundle becomes particularly valuable when your verification is connected to a time-sensitive corporate event.

In those circumstances, the commercial question is not simply:

"Can I save £125 by doing this myself?"
It is also:

"What is the cost of delay, repeated failure or discovering too late that my verification has not been completed correctly?"

Professional verification does not eliminate every possible delay and should never be presented as a guarantee of regulatory approval. However, a managed process can reduce uncertainty by providing an appropriate verification pathway, human support and professional oversight.

It Is Worth It If You Want Human Support When Something Is Not Straightforward
Automated technology is efficient when the circumstances fit the system.

The problem arises when they do not.

A basic automated process may tell you that verification has failed. It may not necessarily explain whether the underlying issue involves your identity document, a data inconsistency, insufficient supporting evidence or another problem.

The Coddan CPM approach is different because the £125 bundle includes access to human compliance specialists where professional assessment is appropriate.

That means your case can be reviewed by someone who can assess the evidence within the applicable verification requirements rather than leaving you alone with a generic error message.

For many customers, this human escalation pathway is the primary reason the £125 bundle is worth paying for.

It Is Worth It If You Are Both a Director and a PSC
Identity verification and corporate role linking are not the same thing.

An individual may verify their identity once and receive one Companies House personal code, but that code may need to be provided separately in connection with different roles.

For example, if you are both a director and a Person with Significant Control, separate role-specific action may be required.

Customers with dual roles often value professional guidance because the compliance process does not necessarily end when the personal code is received.

The £125 identity verification bundle covers the verification service described in the package. Any separate role-mapping, PSC submission, confirmation statement or company filing service should be distinguished clearly and may be available separately where required.

It Is Worth It If You Hold Roles Across Multiple UK Companies
Your Companies House personal code belongs to you as an individual, not to one particular company.

This means the same personal code can be relevant across multiple current and future corporate roles. However, the verified identity may still need to be connected to each applicable position through the correct Companies House process.

For a person serving as a director or PSC across several UK companies, understanding the distinction between being verified once and linking that verified identity to multiple roles is particularly important.

The Expert Identity Verification™ bundle provides the professionally managed verification foundation. Where additional portfolio-wide role mapping or filing support is required, Coddan CPM can distinguish those services from the initial identity verification package.

When Might You Not Need the £125 Bundle?

Transparency matters.

You may not need to purchase Expert Identity Verification™ if all of the following apply:

• you are eligible for the free government verification route;
• you have suitable identity documentation;
• you are comfortable using GOV.UK One Login and the applicable identity verification technology;
• your identity check completes successfully without complications;
• you understand the difference between identity verification and role linking; and
• you are comfortable managing any subsequent Companies House requirements yourself.

In that situation, paying for professional verification assistance may provide limited additional value.

The Coddan CPM service is designed for customers who want professional handling, prefer not to manage the process themselves, require a different ACSP pathway, face more complex circumstances or value having access to human support when automation is unsuitable.

£0 DIY Verification vs. £125 Expert Identity Verification™

The Real Question: What Is Your Time and Corporate Continuity Worth?

The £125 Expert Identity Verification™ bundle is not intended to persuade every director or PSC to pay for something they can comfortably complete themselves for free.

It exists for customers who want something different.

It is for the overseas director whose documentation requires closer professional consideration.

It is for the founder who does not want to troubleshoot an app or government portal.

It is for the applicant whose automated verification has already failed.

It is for the busy executive who prefers to delegate the process.

It is for the customer who values knowing that if digital verification is unsuitable, Expert Manual Verification is available within the same professional service architecture, subject to acceptable evidence and the applicable requirements.

For £125, you are not merely paying for an identity check.

You are paying for two professional verification pathways, regulated ACSP oversight, secure technology, expert human assessment where necessary and personal support throughout the process.

Expert Identity Verification™ – Two Professional Verification Pathways for £125.

Digital Where Possible. Expert Where Necessary. Personal Support, Every Time.