Companies House Authorised Service Provider in Milton Keynes, Bedford and Aylesbury: Verify Your Identity Locally

Identity verification at Companies House is now compulsory for company directors and People with Significant Control. If you are searching for a Companies House authorised service provider in Milton Keynes, Bedford or Aylesbury, this article explains exactly what happens, what you need and what it costs.

What an ACSP does

An Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) is a firm registered with Companies House and supervised for anti-money-laundering purposes in the UK, permitted to verify a person's identity and confirm it to Companies House on their behalf. Once verified, you receive a personal code that stays with you across every company you are involved with — you verify once, not once per company.

Who has to verify

• Every director of a UK company, existing and newly appointed.
• Every Person with Significant Control, including those controlling through another company.
• Members of an LLP, and anyone filing documents at Companies House on a company's behalf.

Areas we cover

We act as an ACSP for clients across Milton Keynes, Bedford, Bedfordshire, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Luton, Northampton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade and Newport Pagnell, and we verify overseas directors of UK companies anywhere in the world. Verification is completed remotely for the great majority of clients; in-person appointments are available by arrangement.

What identity documents you need

Digital route (most people)

One valid biometric passport, checked through a digital identity check with a liveness selfie. This is the fastest route and usually completes the same day.

Two-document route

If a digital check is not possible, we accept two documents from the accepted list — for example a passport plus a UK driving licence, or a national identity card plus a recent bank statement or utility bill showing your current address. Documents must be current, and names must match.

What it costs

• UK-based director or PSC — £125, all inclusive, no VAT.
• Foreign or overseas director or PSC — £175, all inclusive, no VAT.

There are no hidden fees and no per-company charge.

How the process runs

1. Download and sign the engagement letter and complete the applicant information form from our ACSP identity verification page.
2. Upload your identity documents securely and email us to confirm you have finished.
3. We review the documents and confirm whether you are on the £125 or £175 basis, then issue an invoice.
4. Once paid, we carry out the verification and submit the confirmation to Companies House.
5. You receive your personal Companies House identity verification code, usually within one to three working days.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I do not verify?

Acting as a director without a verified identity is an offence. Companies House can refuse filings, issue financial penalties and, in serious cases, pursue prosecution or disqualification.

Do I need to visit your office in person?

No. Nearly all verifications for clients in Milton Keynes, Bedford and Aylesbury are completed remotely on the same day. In-person appointments are available if you prefer.

I live abroad but I am a director of a UK company. Can you verify me?

Yes. Overseas directors are verified on the £175 basis using a biometric passport, wherever you live.

How long does the code last?

Your verified status is personal and ongoing. You will not need to repeat it for each new appointment, although Companies House may ask you to re-verify if your details change.

Can you also handle the confirmation statement and accounts?

Yes — we file at Companies House and can look after the UK tax side, including Self Assessment for directors.