ECCTA & Companies House guides
Practical guides on identity verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) - what blocks a confirmation statement, who has to verify, how to check status, and what it means if you look after more than one company.
Confirmation statement identity verification: what you need before you file
What confirmation statement identity verification requires: who must verify before you file a CS01, what blocks the filing, and how to check status first.
Confirmation statement rejected because of an unverified director? Here's what's happening
Since 18 November 2025, Companies House rejects a confirmation statement if any director has not completed identity verification. Here is why it happens and how to fix it - fast.
How to check a director's identity verification status at Companies House
Three ways to check whether a UK company's directors and PSCs have completed ECCTA identity verification: the register, a free online checker, and the API.
The ECCTA deadline for accountants: audit your client book before November 2026
ECCTA identity verification enforcement begins 18 November 2026. A practical checklist for accountancy firms and advisors responsible for many client companies.
Director "not verified" on Companies House: what it means and what to do
A director shows as not verified on Companies House - what that status actually means, whether it is currently illegal, and how it gets fixed.
How to check a director's verification status before you sign, lend, or appoint
Where to check a director's ECCTA verification status, what each result means, and how much weight to put on it before you do business with a company.
Client identity verification for Companies House: what advisors need to know
What Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) client identity verification involves, who needs to register, and what happens if you skip it.
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