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Mandatory ID verification is here!

Tomorrow heralds the start of the mandatory period of ID verification for directors and PSCs of companies (and members of LLPs). It will also not be possible to incorporate a company without all directors having had their identity verified. Do visit our Hub for a detailed breakdown of the various requirements - these largely align with the annual confirmation statement but can present potential pitfalls for PSCs who are not also company directors.

From 18 November 2025, identity verification becomes a legal requirement. This date is not a deadline. It marks the start of a 12-month transition period...

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