Legal Requirement

Why PSCs Must Verify Their Identity

As of 18 November 2025, all Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) must verify their identity with Companies House and provide their personal code within a 14-day period.

14-Day Deadline: Every PSC has a 14-day period to provide their Companies House personal code and verification statement. The dates depend on when you were registered and whether you're also a director.
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Failure to comply may result in financial penalties, fines, and a public note displayed against your name on the Companies House register.
Personal Code Required: After verifying your identity, you'll receive a unique Companies House personal code that must be provided using the 'Provide identity verification details for a PSC' service.
Extension Available: You can request a 14-day extension before your deadline expires, but it's better to schedule verification in advance to avoid any stress.

Simple Process

How Filing HQ Helps You

Our comprehensive service takes care of everything, allowing you to schedule verification in advance

1 Import Company PSCs: We import all your company's PSCs directly from Companies House, ensuring we have the complete and up-to-date list of all Persons with Significant Control.
2 Verify Identity: If a PSC hasn't verified their identity yet, we guide them through the process. Once verified, they receive their Companies House personal code.
3 Add Personal Code: Once a PSC has their personal code, we add it to their record in your Filing HQ account, linking their verified identity to your company.
4 Schedule Verification: From your PSCs page, you can schedule verification statements in advance. No need to wait for the 14-day deadline – get it done early and stay compliant.

Why Choose Filing HQ

Schedule in Advance, Stay Compliant

Schedule in Advance

Don't wait for the 14-day deadline. Schedule verification statements in advance from your PSCs page, ensuring compliance well before the deadline.

Automatic Import

We automatically import all your company PSCs from Companies House, keeping your records up-to-date and ensuring no PSC is missed.

Identity Verification Support

We guide PSCs through the identity verification process if they haven't completed it yet, ensuring they get their personal code in time.

No Deadline Stress

Avoid penalties, fines, and public register notes by completing verification early. Our service ensures you're always ahead of deadlines.

Simple Pricing

PSC Verification Service

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Service includes import, personal code management, and scheduling. Identity verification charged separately if not already completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do PSCs need to verify their identity?: Every PSC has a 14-day period to provide their Companies House personal code and verification statement. The dates depend on whether they were registered before 18 November 2025, whether they're also a director, and when they became a PSC. With Filing HQ, you can schedule verification in advance instead of waiting for the deadline.
Can I schedule verification in advance?: Yes! That's the key benefit of Filing HQ's service. Instead of waiting for the 14-day deadline, you can import your company PSCs, verify their identity, add personal codes, and schedule verification statements in advance from your PSCs page. This eliminates deadline stress and ensures compliance.
What happens if a PSC misses the deadline?: If a PSC does not comply with identity verification requirements, they may commit an offence and have to pay a financial penalty or fine. Companies House will also display a note against their name on the public register. However, a 14-day extension can be requested before the deadline expires.
How does Filing HQ import PSCs?: Filing HQ automatically imports all PSCs from Companies House for your company, ensuring you have a complete and up-to-date list. This makes it easy to see which PSCs need verification and which already have personal codes.
What if a PSC hasn't verified their identity yet?: If a PSC hasn't verified their identity, Filing HQ can guide them through the process. Once they complete identity verification with Companies House and receive their personal code, you can add it to their record in Filing HQ and schedule the verification statement.
Can I use this service if a PSC has protected information?: No, this service cannot be used if the PSC has their personal information protected at Companies House (or is waiting for the results of an application). In such cases, you'll need to follow Companies House's specific procedures for protected information.
How do I schedule verification from the PSCs page?: Once you've imported your PSCs and they have personal codes, you can schedule verification statements directly from your company's PSCs page in Filing HQ. This allows you to submit verification in advance, well before the 14-day deadline.

PSC Verification Service: Schedule in Advance