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Use this service to verify your identity for Companies House.
Use this service to provide the Companies House personal code and identity verification statement for a PSC, or to request an extension.
You need to prove who you are to set up, run, own or control a company in the UK.
How to use and manage the personal code you receive when you verify your identity for Companies House.
When you need to verify depends on your role, and when you started that role.
Using our Find and update company information service to follow companies and search company information for free.
How to identify and record the people who own or control your company.
How Companies House will use its enforcement powers in relation to non-compliance with identity verification requirements.
What the confirmation statement is and how to send your statement to Companies House.
How to request and manage the company authentication code you'll need to file information online at Companies House.
How to correct the date of birth for a director or person with significant control (PSC) if it was filed incorrectly with Companies House.
How to tell Companies House you have verified someone's identity.
How to complete your identity verification in person at a Post Office, once you've entered your photo ID details online.
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Get a refund if you’ve made an overpayment on your PAYE bill for the current or a previous tax year.
This list includes details of businesses and sole traders that have registered as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). This is also known as an authorised agent.
A condensed list of SIC codes for providing Companies House with a description of your company's nature of business.
The Growth Guarantee Scheme is a government-backed scheme designed to support access to finance for UK businesses as they look to invest and grow.
How to prepare and file annual accounts with Companies House for your UK registered company.
How to send your information to Companies House using our online services.
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