How Much Does an ACSP Charge for Director ID Verification?
ACSP fees for Companies House director identity verification vary, but they are usually modest and fixed. This guide explains exactly what an ACSP charges, what you get for the fee, and when it is worth paying instead of using the free GOV.UK One Login route.
How much does an ACSP charge?
Most Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) charge a modest, fixed fee per person to verify a director's or PSC's identity for Companies House. At Fundsure, ACSP identity verification is £49 + VAT per person, with no hidden fees. For orders of three or more directors or PSCs in a single order, a 10% discount applies (£44.10 + VAT per person).
The fee is per person, not per company: once you are verified you receive a single Companies House personal code that covers all of your directorships and PSC roles across every company, so you only pay once.
What is included in the fee
Your £49 + VAT covers the whole verification, end to end:
- Remote identity verification for Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA)
- Electronic address checks, so in almost all cases there is no need for utility bills or bank statements
- A wide range of accepted documents, including international passports and national ID cards
- Confirmation of your verified status to Companies House and issue of your personal code
- Expert human support throughout, not just an automated app
- A 100% success guarantee: if we cannot verify you, you get a full refund
There are no per-company charges, no subscription, and no add-on fees for international documents.
Why pay an ACSP when GOV.UK One Login is free?
The GOV.UK One Login route is free, so why do most of our clients choose to pay? Because the free route accepts fewer document types, offers no human support, and can be difficult for some directors — particularly those who are overseas or non-UK residents, or whose documents the app will not accept. An ACSP accepts a broader range of international documents, is completed entirely remotely in around an hour, and comes with expert support and a success guarantee. For a one-off £49, most directors decide the certainty is worth it.
Who has to verify (and pay)?
Since November 2025, under ECCTA, every director and Person with Significant Control (PSC) of a UK company must verify their identity with Companies House. New appointments must verify before or at appointment; existing directors and PSCs have a transition period, usually until their next confirmation statement. Verification is a one-off requirement per person — see our main director ID verification page for full details.
How it works
1. Complete a short online form and pay the £49 + VAT fee. 2. Photograph your ID document and take a quick selfie. 3. We verify your identity and confirm it to Companies House. 4. You receive your Companies House personal code, usually within the hour.
FAQ
How much does an ACSP charge for director ID verification? Fundsure charges £49 + VAT per person for ACSP identity verification, with a 10% discount for three or more directors or PSCs verified in one order. The fee is a one-off per person and covers all of your directorships.
Why pay an ACSP when GOV.UK One Login is free? The free GOV.UK route accepts fewer documents and offers no support. An ACSP accepts a wider range of international documents, is fully remote, includes expert help and a success guarantee, and is often the only workable option for overseas or non-UK resident directors.
Do you offer discounts for verifying several directors? Yes. Orders of three or more directors or PSCs in a single order receive a 10% discount, so the fee is £44.10 + VAT per person.
Are there any hidden fees? No. The price is a fixed £49 + VAT per person, with no per-company charges, subscription, or extra fees for international documents.
What happens if my identity cannot be verified? We operate a 100% success guarantee. If we are unable to verify your identity for any reason, you receive a full refund.
How long does ACSP verification take? Usually under an hour once your documents are submitted, and it is completed entirely online with no in-person visit.
Ready to get verified?
Fundsure is an authorised Companies House ACSP (AP003554), supervised for anti-money-laundering by HMRC. Verify your identity remotely for £49 + VAT, usually in under an hour. Start your director ID verification.
*This article is general information, not legal or regulatory advice. Prices are correct at the time of writing; always check the current guidance from Companies House.*
Need to verify your identity as a director or PSC?
Fundsure is an authorised Companies House ACSP (AP003554). Remote Companies House identity verification with wide international document support, usually completed in under an hour. From £49.