Tag: IDV

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30 January 2026

Company law – confirmation of delays in IDV rollout and software-only filing of accounts; abolition of the central register

Companies House has announced that there will be delays in the implementation of some of the remaining provisions on identity verification (IDV) and …

16 January 2026

Half-yearly corporate update – our latest briefing

We have published our half-yearly consolidated corporate update briefing which summarises the major developments in UK corporate law and regulation that …

16 January 2026

On the horizon – our podcast on material upcoming developments

We have released a new episode in our ‘on the horizon’ podcast series, in which we discuss the more material developments that we expect to see in the …

21 November 2025

Company administration – mandatory identity verification requirements now in force and Companies House guidance on enforcement

Identity verification (IDV) is now mandatory for all new and existing directors (of both UK incorporated companies and overseas companies with UK …

07 November 2025

Company administration – mandatory IDV and abolition of certain local company registers

The sixth commencement order for the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) has been made which brings into force from 18 November …

12 September 2025

Company administration – Companies House announces planned start date for mandatory identity verification

Companies House has announced that identity verification (IDV) will be mandatory for all new and existing directors and persons with significant control …

04 July 2025

Company law – regulations on identity verification for LLPs and overseas companies published

Regulations applying the company law provisions on identity verification (IDV) to limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and overseas companies have been …

23 May 2025

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – implementing radical reforms to Companies House and corporate criminal liability

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and is being implemented by the government in …

18 April 2025

Company administration - Voluntary Identity Verification Commences

Individuals are now able to voluntarily verify their identity, either directly with Companies House or via an authorised corporate service provider …

21 March 2025

Company administration – Companies House launches ACSP registration and confirms new start date for identity verification

Companies House has launched its new service through which parties can apply to be an authorised corporate service provider (ACSP). It has also announced …

21 February 2025

Company administration – Companies House guidance on identity verification

Companies House has published guidance on identity verification (IDV) under the new requirements being introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate …

07 February 2025

Company administration – Companies House rules on identity verification

Companies House has published rules setting out the evidence which applicants will need to submit when applying to have their identity verified under the …