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Companies House IDV update
14 November 2025
As you know, from Tuesday 18 November, identity verification becomes a legal requirement. This date is not a deadline. It marks the start of a 12-month transition period, giving your company time to make sure all directors and people with significant control (PSCs) have verified their identity by their due dates.
From 5pm on Monday 17 November to 8am on Tuesday 18 November, you will not be able to apply to incorporate or dissolve a company online.
From 6pm on Monday 17 November to 8am on Tuesday 18 November, you will not be able to file documents online or using software.
You may also experience disruption to our ”Find and update company information” service during this time.
This is while we complete essential work on our services.
All services will be available from 8am on Tuesday 18 November, except for the functionality to file confirmation statements on our Find and update company information service, which will remain closed.