Being an intelligence analyst at Companies House
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One of the aims of an intelligence analyst at Companies House is to produce assessments that inform our understanding of abuse of the register. This work assists both Companies House and our law enforcement partners. What intelligence analysis involves The role of an intelligence analyst is sometimes misunderstood as being solely about data analysis or
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Becoming the trusted guardian of corporate transparency
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Since joining Companies House in September, I’ve been impressed by colleagues’ commitment to our mission to become the trusted guardian of corporate transparency. 2025 saw major progress in delivering on that mission and setting out our strategy for the next 5 years. Launching identity verification We took a huge step forward in November 2025 with
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Understanding identity verification for people with significant control (PSCs)
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As part of the UK government’s efforts to tackle economic crime and improve transparency, Companies House has introduced new identity verification requirements for people with significant control (PSCs). If you’re a PSC of a company, this blog post will help you to understand: what you need to know about verifying your identity when to do
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Using a third party provider to verify your identity with Companies House
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Companies House has introduced a new identity verification process to help prevent the misuse of UK companies. All directors need to verify their identity before filing their company’s next confirmation statement, otherwise the filing will be rejected. People with significant control (PSCs) also need to provide verification details by their due date. Check the Companies House
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Collaborating with the Insolvency Service to tackle economic crime
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 continues to have a real-world impact. The new powers this act gives Companies House are necessary to combat organised crime and misuse of the UK companies register. The act has also strengthened how Companies House collaborates with other government partners. One of our key collaborators in this
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Verifying your identity for Companies House with GOV.UK One Login
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This blog post was modified on 24 November 2025 to include more information about security and accessibility. 18 November 2025 marked an important milestone for UK businesses and the integrity of the Companies House register. From now on, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) must verify their identity with Companies House. This
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How Companies House is helping businesses prepare for identity verification
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If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard about identity verification and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. Change is not always easy, especially when it comes to new rules and requirements. That’s why we’ve focussed on keeping our communications about identity verification simple and straightforward. We’re explaining: what’s changing why it’s important what
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Data protection for small businesses: practical support from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
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Running a business can feel daunting, with so many things to do, and sometimes not enough time to do them. But it’s important that you make time for data protection – ideally from the very beginning, but it’s never too late to start. Any personal information your business holds, including names, addresses, email addresses or
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Companies House strategy: Building trust in our data, cracking down on economic crime and supporting growth
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Having only joined Companies House recently, I’ve been impressed at the commitment of our people to our mission, our service users and our ongoing transformation. I’m delighted to be able to share the next chapter in our journey, our new 5-year strategy. The backdrop Companies House has been offering free access to its data for
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Making identity verification simple, secure and trusted
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From 18 November 2025, directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity. We’ll be phasing this in over 12 months and we’re contacting companies with guidance on what to do and when. Identity verification will help make sure that the people setting up, running and controlling companies are
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