Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – Templates Updated for New Identity Verification Requirements; Directors and PSCs must Verify Their Identity by the Deadline Applicable to Their Circumstances

All UK company directors and PSCs must verify their identity and obtain and use a personal code to prove this by the deadline applicable to their circumstances from 18th November 2025. 

The ECCTA is a landmark legislation designed to give Companies House new and enhanced powers to help disrupt economic crime and the IDV regime is a key component of this. 

IDV currently operates on a voluntary basis, but as mandatory IDV is confirmed as coming into force from 18th November 2025, companies are strongly encouraged to verify the identities of their directors and other designated persons as early as possible to ensure compliance and avoid delays, rejected filings or penalties when the rules are mandatory. Practical steps include obtaining each relevant individual’s Companies House personal code, confirming who will file on behalf of the company and taking note of relevant deadlines tied to confirmation statements and PSCs.

Considering this and to help companies navigate this process, applicable templates have been updated. 

These templates include:

• An overview checklist of the ECCTA’s headline points updated to be compliant with all changes coming into force from 18th November 2025.
• An updated summary of the IDV regime.
• An updated information summary of the ECCTA’s key issues to distribute to company directors.
• Updated letters to be sent to company directors and PSCs considering the upcoming mandatory IDV regime and the action required to be taken by them now.
• Updated templates regarding the Appointment of a new Director, including a guidance note, board minutes, resolutions, letters and forms, all updated with the legal requirements that will exist from 18th November 2025.