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Empower Your Business: The Transformative Impact of Trusted Identity Verification with ACSP Providers. Building Trust in Business: The Inspirational Role of Trusted Identity Verification through ACSP Providers:

Step 1
Apply to check your ID through ACSP.
Step 2
Get your Identity verified with Coddan.
Step 3
Choose your verification method.
Step 4
Gather your identity check documents.
Step 5
Get your personal code for verification.
Step 6
Complete the verification process.
Companies Registry's e-Services Portal Identity Verification Use Trusted Identity Verification for Companies House by ACSP Provider

Coddan-supported verification

Understand Coddan-supported Companies House identity verification

Companies House identity verification is now a legal requirement for people in specified company roles. An individual may use the free GOV.UK One Login route where it is suitable, or ask an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) to provide a supported verification route. This page explains what Coddan-supported verification involves before you decide whether professional support is appropriate.

Technology performs the identity checks; Coddan carries the ACSP responsibility

Within Coddan-supported verification, the applicable identity and document checks are performed through verification technology. Coddan CPM Limited reviews the resulting information and determines whether it is satisfied that the Companies House identity-verification standard has been met before submitting the required verification information.

What an Authorised Corporate Service Provider does

An Authorised Corporate Service Provider, also known as a Companies House authorised agent, is registered with Companies House and must be supervised by a UK anti-money laundering supervisory body. An ACSP may agree to verify an individual's identity and may charge for that professional service.

Coddan CPM Limited provides a supported Companies House identity-verification route as a registered Authorised Corporate Service Provider.

Before choosing support

Understand the stages before choosing support

Identity verification, the Personal Code and role linkage are separate steps

1. Identity verification

The individual completes the applicable identity-verification process.

2. Personal Code

Following successful verification, Companies House issues the Personal Code directly to the individual.

3. Role or company action

The code may then need to be used for a director or PSC role, incorporation, appointment, Confirmation Statement or another applicable Companies House process.

Professional support being available does not mean that paid support is required. The free Companies House route may be suitable, and if the applicable work has already been completed, nothing further may be required.


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PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION

Related Companies House identity-verification destinations

This page explains Coddan-supported identity verification. If another professional job remains, use the destination that matches your present position.

An individual may verify through the free GOV.UK One Login service or ask a registered Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) to provide a supported route. Coddan-supported verification is available where it is selected and suitable; its availability does not mean that paid support is required.

Who this supporting explanation is for

Understand the professional process before choosing support

This explanation is for a person who wants to know what the supported process involves, what Coddan is responsible for and what happens after the identity checks. It is not a package comparison or an assumption that another service must be purchased.

Start with what has already happened

Not yet verifiedChoose an applicable verification route.
Attempt unsuccessfulEstablish what failed before selecting the next route.
Successfully verifiedCompanies House issues the Personal Code.
Code receivedThe applicable role-linkage or corporate step may remain.

What an Authorised Corporate Service Provider does

An ACSP, also known as a Companies House authorised agent, is registered with Companies House and supervised by a UK anti-money laundering supervisory body. Where an ACSP agrees to verify an individual, it must meet the Companies House identity-verification standard and remains responsible for its decision. This status does not mean that Companies House or the supervisory body endorses a particular service or outcome.

SUPPORTED MODEL AND RESPONSIBILITY

Illustration: a straightforward supported verification

An individual provides the requested personal information and suitable evidence through the secure supported process. The technology performs the applicable checks. Coddan reviews the resulting information, decides whether the required standard has been met and, only when satisfied, notifies Companies House.

Illustration: when information requires clarification

A result may identify inconsistent information, unsuitable evidence or another unresolved matter. Coddan considers what the result shows and whether clarification or another supported step is appropriate. No successful outcome or particular next route is assumed in advance.

The Coddan-supported verification model

1. IndividualProvides their own information and evidence.
2. TechnologyPerforms the applicable identity and document checks.
3. CoddanReviews the information and makes the ACSP decision.
4. Companies HouseReceives the notification and issues the Personal Code.

What Coddan does within the supported process

  • provides the secure supported process;
  • reviews the information produced by the applicable checks;
  • considers any unresolved discrepancy;
  • decides whether it is satisfied that the standard has been met;
  • keeps the records required of the ACSP; and
  • notifies Companies House after the required standard is met.

What Coddan-supported verification does not complete

The supported verification does not itself complete Personal Code use, director or PSC role linkage, incorporation, appointment, a Confirmation Statement or another corporate filing.

It also does not automatically complete AML, KYC or CDD, establish an ongoing governance engagement or require another service. If the applicable task is already complete, nothing further may be required.

PROCESS, EVIDENCE AND ROUTE

The journey from instruction to Companies House notification

  1. Provide informationThe individual supplies the requested personal particulars.
  2. Supply evidenceThe individual follows the secure invitation and provides the requested evidence.
  3. Complete checksThe technology performs the applicable identity and document checks.
  4. ACSP decisionCoddan reviews the result and decides whether the standard has been met.
  5. NotificationCoddan submits the required verification information when satisfied.
  6. Personal CodeCompanies House issues the code to the individual.

Technology performs the applicable identity and document checks

The checking function must be distinguished from the ACSP decision

Technology can examine identity evidence, document features and the relationship between the evidence and the person. Its result informs Coddan’s review; it does not replace Coddan’s responsibility to decide whether the Companies House standard has been met.

Information check

Personal information is considered against the evidence supplied.

Document check

Applicable document features are checked through the supported process.

Person-to-evidence check

The process checks that the identity evidence belongs to the person presenting it.

Result for review

The resulting information is made available for Coddan’s consideration.

Personal Code issued separately

A successful technology result does not itself mean that Companies House has issued a Personal Code.

Circumstances still matter

The applicable evidence and route can differ for UK and overseas individuals.

Coddan makes the ACSP satisfaction decision

Professional responsibility remains with Coddan CPM Limited

Companies House guidance requires an ACSP using a commercial provider or platform to remain satisfied that the required steps have been completed and to be able to explain and evidence its conclusion.

Review the result

Coddan considers what the checks establish and what remains unresolved.

Consider discrepancies

An inconsistency is considered before any notification is made.

Reach a decision

Coddan decides whether it is satisfied that the required standard has been met.

Retain required records

The ACSP retains the evidence and records required by the current standard.

Notify Companies House

The required verification information is submitted after Coddan is satisfied.

Confirm the professional step

Coddan can confirm that its notification step has been completed.

Why complete and consistent personal information matters

Names, former names, dates, addresses and document details must be considered as information about the individual, not the company. Incomplete or inconsistent information may require clarification before Coddan can reach its decision.

Information the individual provides

The process concerns the person’s identity and evidence

Personal particulars

The person supplies the requested name, date and address information.

Identity evidence

Evidence must be suitable for the checking route being used.

Secure participation

The individual follows the invitation and completes the requested steps personally.

Clarification where needed

Questions or discrepancies must be answered with supported information.

Individual responsibility

The person remains responsible for proving that they are who they claim to be.

Evidence depends on the applicable checking route

Confirm supported evidence before beginning

The documents that may be used depend on the applicable Companies House standard, the checking method and the individual’s circumstances. Evidence requirements can change. Coddan should confirm the evidence supported by its current process before the individual proceeds rather than presenting one permanent universal list.

The free Companies House route and Coddan-supported verification

Free Companies House route

GOV.UK One Login may direct the individual to an app, online security questions or a participating Post Office. It is a legitimate route where suitable.

Review the free route
Coddan-supported route

An individual may instead ask Coddan CPM Limited to provide its supported ACSP process. A professional fee may apply.

Proceed with Coddan-supported verification
ROLES, DATES AND SEPARATE STAGES

Director verification and the related appointment or filing

Verification does not itself appoint a director

An existing director provides their Personal Code through the applicable Confirmation Statement process for each company. A new director provides it through the applicable incorporation or appointment process.

Review the identity-verification position for a director

Company formation remains a separate corporate event

Coordinate connected work without merging the stages

Identity verification may be required in connection with a new company, but it does not create the company, determine the appropriate formation route or complete the incorporation filing. Any formation service must remain a separate, defined corporate event.

Companies House issues the Personal Code

Following successful verification, Companies House issues a Personal Code to the individual. The code belongs to the person rather than one company. Coddan does not issue the code, and verification does not itself use the code for every role.

Understand your Companies House Personal Code

Who is currently within the identity-verification requirements

Distinguish current requirements from later phases

Current Companies House guidance covers directors or equivalent roles, directors of overseas companies registered in the UK, PSCs and people applying to register as ACSPs.

Companies House says identity verification will be introduced later for people who file, limited partnerships, corporate directors, corporate LLP members and officers of corporate PSCs. Do not present those later phases as already commenced without newer official guidance.

When action is required depends on the role and event

Existing directorThe applicable next Confirmation Statement for each company.
New directorThe applicable incorporation or appointment process.
PSCA separate 14-day period determined by the person’s circumstances.
Director and PSCThe code must be provided separately for each role.
Overseas companyThe anniversary of the UK establishment’s registration applies.

If a requirement is not completed on time, an offence or financial consequence may arise under the applicable rules. A company cannot file its Confirmation Statement unless all its directors are verified. The precise position depends on the person’s role and circumstances.

Check the current dates for your particular role

What an unsuccessful verification attempt means

An unsuccessful attempt does not establish one automatic next route. The failed check or discrepancy should first be understood. The appropriate response may be clarification, corrected supported information, a supported retry, different evidence or another legitimate verification route.

Understand what to do after an unsuccessful attempt

Why Companies House requires identity verification

Improving the reliability of the register

Identity verification is intended to reduce fraud risk and improve the transparency, trust and accuracy of information on the Companies House register. It makes impersonation more difficult, but it does not make misuse impossible.

What identity verification cannot establish

A verified identity does not by itself prove the legitimacy of every company activity, establish that every filing is correct, complete every AML, KYC or CDD requirement, or determine a future corporate outcome. Each separate professional or legal task must be considered in its own context.

Verification, Personal Code use and role linkage are separate

1. VerificationIdentity is checked through an applicable route.
2. Personal CodeCompanies House issues the code to the individual.
3. Role linkageThe code is provided for each applicable role.
4. Corporate eventThe appointment, formation or filing remains separate.
Understand the director or PSC role-linkage step
QUESTIONS AND NEXT DESTINATIONS

Frequently asked questions about Coddan-supported verification

Questions about choosing and completing a verification route

Choose according to the task that remains

Open each question for a concise explanation. Where another professional job is involved, follow the relevant destination rather than treating it as part of one compulsory verification package.

Questions about what happens after verification

Identify the next remaining stage

Successful verification may lead to a Personal Code, role-linkage action or a separate corporate event. The appropriate destination depends on the role and what has already been completed.