UK Directors & PSCs: Mandatory Identity Verification from November 2025 – What You Need to Know
Starting 18 November 2025, the UK will introduce a mandatory identity-verification regime under the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA). From that date, company directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) must confirm their identity with Companies House. GOV.UK
This is one of the most significant changes to company law since the 19th century, aimed at improving transparency, reducing fraud, and strengthening confidence in the corporate register.
At Trinity Group, we are closely tracking these changes and will support you through the process so that you remain fully compliant.
Transition Period & Who Must Do What
The rollout takes place over a 12-month phase, with obligations depending on your role:
- New directors & PSCs (from 18 Nov 2025): must have verified identity to be appointed or incorporated.
- Existing directors: will confirm they’ve verified when filing their next annual confirmation statement after 18 November 2025.
- Existing PSCs: must complete verification on their designated day within the 12-month window (PSCs have specific timing rules, including 14-day windows).
Compliance deadline: all required verification must be completed by around mid-November 2026.
Why Expertise Matters
With 6–7 million people expected to complete verification by November 2026, the change will affect almost every UK-linked business. For many directors particularly those outside the UK or with multiple roles the timelines are tight and time-sensitive.
This is where the right partner makes all the difference:
- Avoid disruption: mistakes or delays could block filings or restrict a director from acting.
- Stay ahead: early preparation avoids last-minute pressure as windows open.
- Simplify complexity: where there are international directors, PSCs or group structures, expert guidance helps coordinate dates and statements.
- Beyond compliance: at Trinity Group, we integrate these requirements with broader support across formation, banking, accounting, tax advisory and residency services.
Next Steps
Trinity clients: we’ll contact you with a tailored plan ahead of the November 2025 start date.
Not yet a client? Now is the time to secure support, don’t wait until deadlines are looming.