Identity Verification Services
for Companies House (ACSP)
Expert help with Director Identity Verification for Companies House and more…
It is estimated that over 7 million individuals need to verify their identity for Companies House, this will require:
- Director Identity Verification
- PSC Identity Verification
- Member Identity Verification
- And others.
Elemental is a leader in Economic Crime Compliance and can help clients to verify their identity. Start the process online now with expert support available.
✔ Online Form
✔ Expert Help
✔ #1 Market Leader
✔ Companies House Registered ACSP
✔ Priority Service
Expert help to verify
We offer expert help for busy directors who need to verify for Companies House.
Verify multiple Individuals
We make it simple to refer multiple individuals in a single order.
Convenience
Where the rules allow we allow individuals to verify without the need to register or downloads apps.
Flexible Engagement
We can receive instructions from those being verified or their representatives.
Overseas Clients
We can advise on ID requirements and how to overcome challenges such as non-biometric passports.
Bulk Uploads
Upload bulk lists for large numbers of verifications e.g. large partnerships.
Track Progress
Track the progress of verifications using your admin dashboard.
How Our Identity Verification Service works
1
Verify Yourself and Others
Begin the process by providing us with basic detail of who needs to be verified.
We make it easy to verify yourself and others with our online portal.
2
Prepare Evidence
For the majority of UK residents we can verify using a single document.
For others who have moved home, live overseas or have changed their name, we will need additional information.
3
Verify
You will receive a secure link to scan your ID and take a selfie.
Once we have completed our checks we will confirm with Companies House your ID has been checked and verified.
4
Receive Personal Code
You will receive the Companies House Personal Code directly from UK
Companies House.
Got questions?
ID Documentation
To meet Companies House requirements, you will need one of the following documents:
- Biometric Passport
- Non-Biometric Passport
- Photocard Driving Licence (UK, EU, Channel Islands, Isle of Man)
- Biometric ID card from the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
- UK Biometric Residence Permit
- UK Biometric Residence Card
- Irish Passport Card
- UK Frontier Worker Permit
For overseas individuals, those who have moved home recently and those who have changed their name, we will need further documentation. For more information visit here.
Ready to start?Begin VerifyVerify Exec
Two service options
We offer two service options depending on the level of assistance required. We also offer an an additional Priority Service option, where speed of verification is particularly important.
Verify
Designed for individuals and teams who need to verify themselves or others. Ideal for handling large volumes, with tools to track progress.
Verify Exec
Designed for law firms, family offices, and others verifying on behalf of HNW individuals, busy executives, or those needing complete assistance. Find out more.
| Verify | Verify Exec | |
|---|---|---|
| Elemental acts as the responsible ACSP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to Elemental support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional support teams can initiate verification | ✓ | ✓ |
| Designed for individuals to self serve | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dedicated verification officer | ✕ | ✓ |
| Tailored for individuals to receive complete assistance from their professional support teams | ✕ | ✓ |
| Ability to scan physical ID on an individual’s behalf | ✕ | ✓ |
| Liveness certified via an authorised person or via video call with Elemental | ✕ | ✓ |
| Priority Service | ✓ Optional | ✓ Optional |
| Fee for verification (plus VAT) | £ 150 | £ 700 |
| Begin verification | Begin Verify | Begin Verify Exec |
What’s included
Notes and assumptions
Verification Help For Professional Advisors
Elemental specialises in supporting professional advisors and intermediaries who are unable to carry out the client work themselves.
ECCTA 2023 places greater responsibility and as a result risks on professional advisors.
Elemental specialises in helping firms to meet those requirements and present clients with a high quality solution.
We offer firms flexible engagement solutions. As the ACSP, Elemental will provide expert help and take on responsibility for the filing:
- The firm can choose to engage us, or the client can.
- Elemental will respond to queries on the rules with advice and on technical queries.
- The firm can bill as disbursement, or the client can pay.
- The client receives prompt support, and the firm mitigates new false-filing risks under the Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you offering Identity Verification Services to both new and existing clients?
What is Priority Service?
Do you need to send original versions of your identification document?
Do you help non-UK nationals to verify under the ECCTA requirements?
How does payment work?More FAQs
Wherever you are, we can help
We work with over 1,600 clients from over 100 countries, here in the UK.
