Companies House verification and filing.

[Newchodge]

I am aware that I have to verify my identity on Companies House, and that I have to do this using Gov.UK One Login. This has to be done by a date in November. I haven't done it yet, as I struggled the first time and I have been busy.

I need to file docs with Companies House. A message came up to say that from 13 October Webfiling could only be accessed via Gov UK One Login. When I went to file I discovered that Webfiling was closed on 11 and 12 October to make the change.

Why didn't the message state that you could not use ordinary login after 10 October?
Why didn't Companies House require One Login from 13 October?

Rant/off

 

[Newchodge]

I am aware that I have to verify my identity on Companies House, and that I have to do this using Gov.UK One Login. This has to be done by a date in November. I haven't done it yet, as I struggled the first time and I have been busy.

I need to file docs with Companies House. A message came up to say that from 13 October Webfiling could only be accessed via Gov UK One Login. When I went to file I discovered that Webfiling was closed on 11 and 12 October to make the change.

Why didn't the message state that you could not use ordinary login after 10 October?
Why didn't Companies House require One Login from 13 October?

Rant/off

AND I use 2 different email accounts for different things. Apparently I cannot do that!

 

[Ozzy]

AND I use 2 different email accounts for different things. Apparently I cannot do that!

Nope you cannot, your email address is now your unique identified - which I disagree with that choice greatly but that's that

 

[Bobbo]

Is the verification of director identity at Companies House not wholly separate from the webfiling access?

I am not a director of any company so have no need to verify my identity at Companies House, but have had to set up a Gov.UK one login to access webfiling since last week.

 

[Newchodge]

Is the verification of director identity at Companies House not wholly separate from the webfiling access?

I am not a director of any company so have no need to verify my identity at Companies House, but have had to set up a Gov.UK one login to access webfiling since last week.

It is separate, but a company director needing to file at Companies House cannot wait until the November deadline to set up One Login. It may have been helpful for them to say so.

 

[UK Contractor Accountant]

This Gov.UK one log in link up with Companies House is really buggie and is not currently fit for purpose - was not stress tested correctly.

Currently unable to file any of our clients Confirmation Statements as code required to link up the Gov.UK one with existing Agents Companies House web filing account never arrives. Was told by Companies House yesterday this was due to overload!!!

 

[numbersrule]

What I don't get about this whole thing is why do we have to wait until 18th November to Register our ID?

I have verified my ID and I've got my Code but it seems I can't use the Code until 18th November.

Surely, isn't this a recipe for a massive Crash on Web filing on the 18th?

Why hasn't there been an opportunity for early bird Registration?

 

[DWS]

What I don't get about this whole thing is why do we have to wait until 18th November to Register our ID?

I have verified my ID and I've got my Code but it seems I can't use the Code until 18th November.

Surely, isn't this a recipe for a massive Crash on Web filing on the 18th?

Why hasn't there been an opportunity for early bird Registration?

You don’t need to register your ID on the 18th November, the point is that after the 18th you will be unable to submit a Confirmation Statement without first putting in your personal identity code, this could be next year if that is the date of your next confirmation statement.

 

[Newchodge]

You don’t need to register your ID on the 18th November, the point is that after the 18th you will be unable to submit a Confirmation Statement without first putting in your personal identity code, this could be next year if that is the date of your next confirmation statement.

You can't do that now as webfiling requires Gov uk On line verification!

 

[Mark T Jones]

What I don't get about this whole thing is why do we have to wait until 18th November to Register our ID?

I have verified my ID and I've got my Code but it seems I can't use the Code until 18th November.

Surely, isn't this a recipe for a massive Crash on Web filing on the 18th?

Why hasn't there been an opportunity for early bird Registration?

I've just filed accounts using my ID.

The person who managed to chat with Companies House may have been lucky; I tried to call and got a message which essentially said 'we're a bit busy so f**k off'.

Fortunately their Q & A did address my issue.

 

[UK Contractor Accountant]

Another Government IT shambles - does anyone remember the below?

The aborted National Programme for IT (NPfIT) in the NHS cost UK taxpayers
an estimated £10 billion, though some put the figure as high as £20 billion. The program was officially scrapped in 2011 after nearly a decade of significant delays, technical failures, and massive cost overruns

Hmmm - £20 billion that figure rings a bell!

 

[DWS]

You can't do that now as webfiling requires Gov uk On line verification!

I agree with you regarding webfiling but I am lucky enough to have had all my info transferred so I have had no problems, but others do submit through third party software so there are no problems submitting before Nov 18th after that personal codes need to added.

 

[ctrlbrk]

I am aware that I have to verify my identity on Companies House, and that I have to do this using Gov.UK One Login. This has to be done by a date in November. I haven't done it yet, as I struggled the first time and I have been busy.

I need to file docs with Companies House. A message came up to say that from 13 October Webfiling could only be accessed via Gov UK One Login. When I went to file I discovered that Webfiling was closed on 11 and 12 October to make the change.

Why didn't the message state that you could not use ordinary login after 10 October?
Why didn't Companies House require One Login from 13 October?

Rant/off

The email from GOV.UK about this is not the clearest I'm afraid.

Email subject:

One month to go – identity verification becomes a requirement from 18 November 2025

The subject is suggesting that action needs to be taken by 18 November 2025.


Email body:

From 18 November 2025, if you’re a company director or a person with significant control (PSC), you must verify your identity by your due date.

The Companies House register will be updated on 18 November 2025 to show the due dates for each role you hold.

However, the body of the email is essentially saying "this is a heads up that on the 18 November 2025 we will let you know the due dates by which you need to verify your identity".


Is it just me or does anyone else see the confusion?

 

[ctrlbrk]

I have just received a helpful clarification from 1st Formations. They say:

Verification deadlines based on role
While verification becomes compulsory from 18 November 2025, the specific deadline will depend on your role in the company:

• Directors – must be verified and submit their personal code to Companies House by the date of the company’s next confirmation statement.
• PSCs – must be verified and submit their personal code to Companies House within 14 days following the start of their birth month (for example, if your birth month is April, the deadline is 14 April 2026).
• Individuals who are both directors and PSCs – must be verified and submit their personal code by the date of the company’s next confirmation statement (as a director) and again within 14 days of that date (as a PSC).

 

[numbersrule]

Oh, I see. Thanks everyone for all the clarifications.

I am clearer now.

It's good to know every Director will not be logging onto Web filing on the 18th!

 

[numbersrule]

I hear that Tide Platform Ltd are now an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).

They say they can now verify individuals' identities on behalf of Companies House.

Confirmation Statements can be filed from the Tide App.

The Digital Evolution is getting into gear.

 

[Ozzy]

I would only recommend using an ACSP to verify your ID for Companies House (who will charge) if you are having difficulty using the free Companies House online verification.

 

[numbersrule]

It seems that Tide do not charge for ID verification.

Also, Tide charge less than CH for Company Formations.

 

[ctrlbrk]

Email from Companies House:

From 18 November 2025, identity verification becomes a legal requirement. This date is not a deadline, it marks the start of a 12-month transition period, giving your company time to make sure all directors and people with significant control (PSCs) have verified their identity by their due dates.

After 18 November, you’ll be able to check the Companies House register to see the verification due dates for each role you hold.

 

[numbersrule]

I see now that there is a new line on each Director entry at CH which states when ID Verification is due by for each Directorship the individual holds. So for individuals who are Directors of multiple companies they have a ID verification due date for each Directorship based on the CS01 filing dates.

 

[DontAsk]

I'm sure I have verified my ID but I can't find anywhere to say so, just the due date.

It seems PSCs must also verify but there's no due data for them on CH page for the business.

 

[UK Contractor Accountant]

I'm sure I have verified my ID but I can't find anywhere to say so, just the due date

If you used Gov.UK One log in to verify ID then you will be able to access your personal verification code via Manage Account section once logged in to the site.

 

[UK Contractor Accountant]

Existing PSCs (who are also directors)

• You must verify your identity as a PSC within 14 days of the company's confirmation statement date.

 

[UK Contractor Accountant]

I would only recommend using an ACSP to verify your ID for Companies House (who will charge) if you are having difficulty using the free Companies House online verification.

I'm hearing a lot of Directors/PSC's are kicking back on the Gov.UK one log in for ID verification mentioning that this is the back entry to Digital ID where everything will be linked up.

They are using ACSP's to verify ID without the need for the Gov.Uk One log in.

 

[Ozzy]

mentioning that this is the back entry to Digital ID where everything will be linked up

That's just tin-foil-hat crazy talk.

We have NI numbers, NHS numbers, DVLA numbers, Passport numbers, personal tax numbers, UTR numbers, and after all that, they still think our government is even capable of joining anything up?

 

[PRB769]

There is an error at Companies House with the ID dates which has been bought to their attention and they appear to agree that their guidance on PSC's is incorrect. As yet they have still not rectified it.

They state that where a PSC is also a Director then verification needs to be in place within 14 days of the due date of the confirmation statement.

However at present where a PSC who is also a Director is born in December they are sending out reminders requesting PSC verification by 14th December regardless of the CS due date. This clearly contradicts the above statement.

I assume this issue will roll into January birth dates if not rectified before.

 

[UK Contractor Accountant]

And we can trust this Government to keep our personal details secure?

"Regarding testing, it was reported in late 2025 that a "red team" exercise (a simulated cyber attack) on the development environment of the related GOV.UK One Login system successfully gained access without detection, but no real data was exposed as it was a test

The GOV.UK One Login system, which is intended to replace the existing Government Gateway for HMRC and other services, has recently been reported to have lost a key security certification due to security shortcomings, but this was a compliance issue, not a result of a direct cyber-attack on its infrastructure."

 

[Newchodge]

And we can trust this Government to keep our personal details secure?

"Regarding testing, it was reported in late 2025 that a "red team" exercise (a simulated cyber attack) on the development environment of the related GOV.UK One Login system successfully gained access without detection, but no real data was exposed as it was a test

The GOV.UK One Login system, which is intended to replace the existing Government Gateway for HMRC and other services, has recently been reported to have lost a key security certification due to security shortcomings, but this was a compliance issue, not a result of a direct cyber-attack on its infrastructure."

Source?

 

[UK Contractor Accountant]

Source?

HMRC!

Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID

The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Newchodge]

HMRC!

Sorry I meant where can we read this information from the original source?

 

[DontAsk]

Sorry I meant where can we read this information from the original source?

He said, she said...and all denied if you read the BBC article.

 

[Newchodge]

He said, she said...and all denied if you read the BBC article.

And no comment whatsoever from HMRC!