Introduction
The ECCT Verification Regulations, (Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act) is a UK law that aims to enhance corporate transparency and tackle economic crime. As a result, Key changes implemented in 2025 include identity verification for directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) of new and existing companies, and the introduction of a new offence of failure to prevent fraud.
Accordingly, as part of the UK Governments continued efforts to improve corporate transparency and tackle economic crime, significant changes are coming to company incorporations and filings during 2025. Consequently these changes will impact how company officers and people with significant control are verified.
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ECCT Regulations for Directors, PSC(s) and LLP Members
During 2025, every individual involved in a company formation or ongoing management must undergo identity verification before any application can be submitted to Companies House. This includes:
- Company directors.
- People with significant control (PSCs).
- LLP members.
This verification step is a legal requirement and must be completed before:
- Incorporating a new company or LLP.
- Appointing a new director, PSC, or member.
How Verification Will Work by Using Gov.uk
You will be able to verify your identity directly through the Gov.uk portal, using a secure government service. Once verified, you will receive a Personal Verification Code. This code can then be used to confirm your identity when:
- Registering a new company.
- Appointing new directors, PSCs, or members.
- Making other filings with Companies House that involve individuals.
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How Sunstone Accounting Can Help
Sunstone Accounting is here to guide you through this process. If you have questions about the upcoming ECCT changes or identity verification, please contact Sunstone Accounting today for further advice and guidance. Learn how this legislative change will affect you.
Further information regarding ECCT can be found by following this link: ECCT Regulations 2025.
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