Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Companies House identity verification requirements on company directors who have previously verified their identity through company incorporation and directorship appointments.

Identity verification (IDV) became mandatory on 18 November 2025 for directors, equivalent roles in other registrable legal entities, and People with Significant Control (PSCs). Before the introduction of IDV, there was no requirement for verification on incorporation or appointment.

IDV is generally a one-off process, meaning most individuals will not need to repeat it. However, verification statements must still be submitted for each directorship and PSC notification.