Companies House Director ID Verification - Authorised ACSP
Now £49
No utility bills needed
Fundsure Limited is an
Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)
Companies House Agent
AML Registration Number: XKML00000206994
ACSP Registration number: AP003554
Over 100+ directors verified
** 100% success guarantee ** or full refund
No Proof of Address Required – No utility bills, bank statements, or council tax docs needed (electronic checks for UK, streamlined for international)
Multi-director discounts - contact for group quote
Easy, Secure Checkout: All major cards accepted, including Apple Pay (most customers pay in seconds with one tap!)
Director and PSC ID checks
Premium remote specialist
Watch the video below for a 45 second explainer. Our checks are done remotely
Perfect for Overseas and non-UK Resident Directors
Skip Biometrics & GOV.UK Hassle – Verified in Minutes
Wider international docs accepted
NO Proof of address needed
No Gov.uk One login frustrations
Completed in <1 hour, often in minutes, as our clients confirm
Step-by-Step Process:
Book and pay just £49 + VAT
Complete online form
Take picture of ID and take selfie
We check and submit
Receive Personal Code
What is an ACSP?
An Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) is a Companies House authorised agent regulated under UK Anti-Money Laundering legislation. From April 2025, ACSPs can verify director identities and from Spring 2026, only ACSPs will be able to file on behalf of clients.
Fundsure Limited (AP003554) is a registered ACSP supervised by HMRC under AML registration XKML00000206994.
Why Choose Fundsure as Your ACSP?
- FCA Compliance Experts - Our core business is AML/KYC for regulated firms
- Accept Non-Biometric Passports - Unlike GOV.UK, we verify international documents
- No Proof of Address Required - TripleCheck technology for UK residents
- 100% Success Rate - Full refund guarantee if we can't verify
- Under 1 Hour Service - Most completions within 60 minutes
- ACSP #AP003554 - HMRC supervised (XKML00000206994)
- ICO #ZB012773 - Data Protection Registered
- Cyber Essentials Certified - We comply with the requirements of the Cyber Essentials Scheme
| Feature | GOV.UK One Login | ACSP (Fundsure) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | £49 |
| Passport acceptance | Biometric only | Non-biometric accepted |
| Proof of address | Required for some | Not required |
| Support | Automated | Expert human support |
| International docs | Limited | Wide range accepted |
| Completion time | Varies | Under 1 hour |
| Operated by | Government portal | MLR compliance trainers |
| Cyber security | Government standards | Cyber Essentials certified |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the guarantee work?
100% Success Guarantee: If we can't verify your identity for any reason, you get a full refund – no questions asked. We succeed where GOV.UK often fails, thanks to wider document acceptance and expert checks.
Accepted Identity Documents for Remote Director ID Verification
We accept a wide range of government-issued identity documents to make the process convenient, especially for overseas and non-UK resident directors. As an authorised ACSP, we often support more international options than the direct GOV.UK route.
Commonly Accepted Documents (one photographic ID is usually sufficient):
Valid passport (from any country, including non-biometric)
UK or international photocard driving licence (full or provisional)
EU/EEA national identity card
UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or Biometric Residence Card (BRC)
UK Frontier Worker Permit
Non-UK government-issued national identity cards (from many countries)
UK or overseas residence permits
Additional Notes:
Documents can be current or recently expired in some cases (we'll confirm during upload).
For non-UK residents, international passports and national ID cards are particularly suitable.
We'll guide you securely during the remote upload process if any additional proof is needed (e.g., for address verification).
Check my ID document eligibility
We accept official government-issued ID docs issued from all over the world. If you want us to check eligibility first (at no cost) before paying for the service, you can upload your doc using our contact form on our About us page.
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Yes — our service is 100% remote. No in-person visits or Post Office trips required. The entire process (document upload, payment, and verification) is completed online and typically less than 1 hour, making it ideal for busy or overseas directors.
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No – we make the process easier than many other methods:
UK residents: TripleCheck uses advanced electronic data checks (from major credit agencies) to verify your address without needing physical documents like bills or council tax statements.
Non-UK/international directors: We collect your current address and history during the form step, but no proof-of-address uploads are required – our SmartSearch tools handle sanctions screening and overall compliance.
This keeps things quick (under 1 hour often), secure, and remote – just ID photo + selfie.
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Our standard price is £49. Pricing is per person — contact us or start the process for exact quotes, including multi-director discounts.
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TripleCheck verifies UK addresses digitally via credit agencies; non-UK uses SmartSearch screening - keeps it fast & simple without extra uploads.
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We accept a wide range of documents, including passports (UK or international), UK photocard driving licences, biometric residence permits, and certain national ID cards. We'll guide you on exact requirements during the secure upload process.
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We use advanced AI technology to confirm your ID is valid and can use a variety of documents that the official Gov One app doesn’t accept. We are confident that if your ID is genuine, we will be able to validate it.
If we cannot, we will refund you in FULL.
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Most verifications are completed within 1 hour once documents are submitted. You'll receive your unique Companies House personal code shortly after we confirm your identity.
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Absolutely — our remote ACSP service is perfect for international directors. We handle verifications for directors worldwide, often accepting broader document types than the direct GOV.UK route.
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Yes, unless you want your company to be struck off. Director and PSC ID verification is mandatory. We can also file your confirmation statement too. Our fee is just a little more than Companies House charge and we ensure everything is done correctly for you.
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No — you only verify once and receive one personal code, which you can link to all your directorships and PSC roles across multiple companies.
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The GOV.UK One Login is free but can involve technical issues or limited document acceptance. Our authorised ACSP service offers expert support, faster processing, broader document options, and full remote convenience.
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Verification became mandatory from 18 November 2025 for new appointments. Existing directors/PSCs have a transition period (typically until your next confirmation statement in 2026). Verify early to avoid issues.
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Non-compliance is a criminal offence and can lead to unlimited fines, filing rejections, director disqualification, or company strike-off. Verify now to stay compliant.
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Yes — we are an authorised ACSP supervised by HMRC under UK AML regulations. All data is handled securely with encryption and deleted after the mandatory period for retention under the Money Laundering Regulations and in full compliance with GDPR.
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Yes — we provide bundled pricing for groups of more than three (e.g., multiple directors in one company or across a portfolio). Mention this when starting your verification.
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We're a registered Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP AP003554), but unlike typical ACSPs, we're compliance experts first.
Our core business is training regulated firms: - We teach FCA-regulated businesses how to conduct AML/KYC checks - We train compliance officers and MLROs on Money Laundering Regulations - We've delivered compliance training to hundreds of financial services professionals
This expertise means: - We understand identity verification at a deeper level - it's what we teach - Bank-grade security practices (Cyber Essentials certified) - Expert handling by compliance professionals, not just administrators - Competitive pricing at £49 with fast, expert service
When you use Fundsure, you're not just getting an ACSP service - you're getting the compliance experts who train other regulated businesses on how to do this properly.
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Many directors worry about submitting personal data and biometrics (like facial scans) via GOV.UK One Login, due to fears of centralised government storage, potential hacking, or data misuse. These concerns have been raised in media and public discussions, especially around past certification issues with One Login. However, the process is designed to be secure: verification data is not made public on the Companies House register, and it's only used for compliance purposes. Companies House states that supporting information (e.g., ID checks) is stored non-publicly and shared only for lawful reasons, such as fraud prevention. No major breaches of verification data have been reported.
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With an ACSP, you avoid GOV.UK One Login entirely — no biometric data is submitted to government systems. Instead:
You provide ID documents directly to us (securely, via encrypted upload or in-person).
We perform the checks to the same official standard.
We submit only minimal details to Companies House: your name, date of birth, address, email (for sending your personal code), check details (e.g., document types used, dates), and confirmation of verification.
No copies of your ID documents or photos are sent to Companies House.
We retain records securely for 7 years (as required by anti-money laundering rules), but your data stays with a regulated private provider, not a central government database.
This gives you more control and reduces exposure to any single large-scale system.
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Both methods meet high security standards and are fully compliant with UK GDPR. ACSPs like us are regulated by anti-money laundering bodies and Companies House oversight.
The key difference is centralisation: direct verification involves government-held biometric data, while ACSP verification keeps sensitive documents with a trusted third-party provider and shares far less with Companies House. Many directors prefer this for added peace of mind, especially if concerned about government data aggregation.
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Companies House stores only non-public verification confirmation (e.g., status and date) — nothing from your ID documents is on the public register.
Your personal code is emailed securely and should be kept private.
With Fundsure, we delete unnecessary data after retention periods and use end-to-end encryption.
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Of course! You can send a picture to us directly at support@fundsure.co.uk or upload it using our contact form
Our Certifications & Credentials
🛡️ Cyber Essentials Certified
Government-backed cyber security certification protecting your sensitive data against common online threats.
📋 ACSP AP003554
Authorised Corporate Service Provider registered with Companies House and supervised by HMRC.
🎓 MLR Training Provider
We train regulated firms on AML/KYC compliance - bringing that expertise to your director verification.
🔒 HMRC AML Supervised
Registration number XKML00000206994 - fully compliant with Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
Client Reviews
“Super quick (under 15 mins) and simple to do. Delighted to say the least.”
— A. T.
“Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than expected. A great experience all around.”
— F. D.
“We had problems with the official government method. Using Fundsure was a breeze. Highly recommended”
— S. N.
Why work with a Registered ACSP?
From spring 2026, only registered Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) like us will be able to submit filings to Companies House on behalf of clients. This includes confirmation statements, changes to officers or addresses, annual accounts, and more.
Many accountants and formation agents are not yet registered, meaning thousands of companies will need an ACSP partner to keep their records compliant without doing everything themselves.
We specialise in fast, fully remote support for UK companies – especially those with overseas directors or simple/dormant structures, or simple needs. Using professional software Inform Direct, we pull live data directly from Companies House, review changes accurately, and file securely on your behalf.
Our ACSP Services Include:
Company Formation / Incorporation – Complete setup of your new limited company, including registration with Companies House, preparation of first minutes, and optional share allotments – all handled remotely as your registered ACSP.
Identity Verification – Quick, remote verification for directors and PSCs (often in under 1 hour). Broad international document support.
Confirmation Statement Filing – Full preparation, review, and ACSP filing of your annual CS01. Smart lookup of live Companies House data included.
Changes to Company Details – Updates to registered office address, directors, secretaries, share capital, PSC information, SIC codes, and more – all handled and filed directly.
Officer Appointments & Resignations – Prepare supporting minutes/resolutions and file AP01, AP03, TM01, TM02 forms.
Share Allotments & Transfers – File SH01, update registers, and produce statement of capital.
Annual Accounts Filing – Secure submission of your accounts (once received from your accountant).
Standalone Third-Party Filings – From spring 2026, we can submit any Companies House document on your behalf.
Compliance Support – Help retrieving lost authentication codes, basic compliance reviews, and guidance on verification requirements.
Everything is handled digitally – no paperwork, no visits, no hassle.
Whether you're setting up a new UK company, a non-UK resident director, a busy entrepreneur, or simply want reliable, expert handling of your Companies House obligations, we're here to help.
Contact us today for a no-obligation chat about your needs - call +44 20 7898 8522