How to Set Up Your Verified GOV.UK One Login for Companies House

If you're planning to interact with Companies House, whether you're registering a new company or managing an existing one, you'll now need a verified GOV.UK One Login to confirm your identity. This is part of the UK government's updated efforts to strengthen security and ensure only authorised individuals can access and update company information.

What Is a GOV.UK One Login?

The GOV.UK One Login (This is different to your gateway login) is a secure online account that allows you to access a range of government services using a single set of login details. To use it with Companies House, you'll need to verify your identity.

How to Verify Your Identity

You can verify your identity online using one of the following accepted photo ID documents:

• A biometric passport (from any country)

• A UK full or provisional photo driving licence

• A UK biometric residence permit or card

• A UK Frontier Worker permit

In addition to your photo ID, you’ll need to provide your current address and the year you moved in.

Once you have this information, you’ll need to either sign in or create a GOV.UK One Login account. After completing the identity check, your verified status will be linked to your login account.

One Email = One Identity

A recent update from Companies House highlights an important rule: each email address can only be used once for identity verification. This means that if others in your business or household also need to verify their identity, they must register separate GOV.UK One Login accounts with different email addresses.

What If You Don’t Have Photo ID?

If you live in the UK but don’t have one of the accepted forms of photo ID, there are alternative methods to prove your identity:

• In-person verification at a participating Post Office

• Online verification using your bank or building society account details together with your National Insurance number

  
  

Still Can't Verify? You Have Options

If you’re unable to verify your identity by any of the available methods, you can appoint an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), such as an accountant or solicitor, to verify your identity on your behalf.

Final Thoughts

This new verification process is an essential step in protecting your identity and business information.

Make sure you set up your GOV.UK One Login early, (again this is different to your gateway login) especially if you plan to carry out tasks with Companies House in the near future.

Need more help with the process? Check the official GOV.UK website or speak to one of or team for professional guidance.