If you are a director, a Person with Significant Control (PSC), forming a new LTD, or filing a Confirmation Statement, UK law now requires you to verify your identity with Companies House. This process is simple, but it must be completed correctly. Below is the full guide.<\/p>\n
Begin here:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/verify-your-identity-for-companies-house<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click Verify your identity<\/strong>, then:<\/p>\n Go to GOV.UK One Login<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sign in if you already have an account<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Or click Create your GOV.UK One Login<\/strong> and follow the steps:<\/p>\n Enter your email<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enter the 6 digit verification code<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Choose your authentication method (SMS or Authenticator App)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Once signed in, you will see:<\/p>\n “Has your identity been verified for Companies House?”<\/strong> This takes you to Step 2.<\/p>\n After clicking Continue, the system will ask:<\/p>\n “Do you live in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man?”<\/strong><\/p>\n You can only verify your identity using a biometric passport<\/strong> with GOV.UK One Login. Your passport must contain a biometric chip<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Your phone must support NFC scanning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Only the mobile app verification will be allowed for international applicants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Next, you will be asked:<\/p>\n “Do you have a passport with a biometric chip?”<\/strong><\/p>\n You will then be asked where you are currently using the system:<\/p>\n On a computer or tablet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n On your smartphone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Choose the option that applies to you.<\/p>\n Then you will be asked what phone you are using:<\/p>\n iPhone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Android<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The GOV.UK One Login app is available on both systems.<\/p>\n Once selected, you will be redirected to download the app.<\/p>\n Once the app is installed:<\/p>\n Open the GOV.UK One Login app<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login account details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Follow the on-screen instructions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Important notes for non-UK residents:<\/p>\n You can only continue if you have a biometric passport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Your phone must be able to scan the passport chip using NFC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A camera alone is not enough, NFC is required to read the passport chip<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This is the only official verification method for people living outside the UK.<\/p>\n Some clients cannot complete the process because:<\/p>\n Their passport is not biometric<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Their phone does not support NFC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The app fails to read the passport chip<\/p>\n<\/li>\n They prefer assistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n They do not want to use the app<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n For these cases, Privatily offers a professional verification service.<\/p>\n We use certified verification software that allows us to:<\/p>\n Verify your identity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Accept passports or national ID cards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Accept non-biometric documents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Provide your Companies House Personal Code<\/p>\n<\/li>\n No NFC required<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 50 dollars per person for existing Privatily clients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 80 dollars per person for non-clients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n To use this service, contact us at: Once your identity is verified, you will receive your Companies House Personal Code.\n
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Click No<\/strong>, then click Continue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nStep 2: Location Check and Verification Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you live outside the UK<\/h3>\n
This means:<\/p>\n\n
\nStep 3: Passport Check<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you click Yes<\/h3>\n
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\nStep 4: Using the GOV.UK One Login App<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nIf You Cannot Complete Verification Using the App<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nPrivatily Identity Verification Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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support@privatily.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nFinal Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
You will use this code for:<\/p>\n