Companies House publishes draft Identity Verification rules

Article summary

Companies House has published its draft Identity Verification rules, in exercise of the power conferred by regulation 5 of the Registrar (Identity Verification and Authorised Corporate Service Providers) Regulations 2024. The rules set out the requirements for applicants providing contact information, personal information and types of evidence when applying for verification of their identity, and the additional steps an applicant must take in order for their application to be determined. The draft includes two Schedules which list the approved evidence for identity verification by the Registrar and by an Authorised Corporate Service Provider respectively. The rules help to establish a standardised and consistent approach to identity verification for individuals interacting with Companies House.