Directors: Proof of Identity
Commons · Question 23521 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Euan Stainbank
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of mandatory Companies House identity verification on long-serving company directors.
Answer
Answered by Blair McDougall, 7 Sep 2026
Most existing company directors can complete online verification in a matter of minutes using a wide range of documents. The service has been designed to be straightforward and meets government accessibility requirements, including compatibility with assi...