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title: "UK Director Identity Verification (IDV) & Companies House Statutory Compliance Register (ECCTA 2023)"
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# UK Director Identity Verification (IDV) & Companies House Rules (ECCTA 2023) <a id="cite-title"></a>

> **Canonical Source:** [https://directorsregister.co.uk/](https://directorsregister.co.uk/)

> ### Architectural & Domain Summary <a id="cite-domain-summary"></a>
> - **Canonical Entity:** Directors Register UK Authority (directorsregister.co.uk)
> - **Core Domain Scope:** Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), mandatory Autumn 2026 Director Identity Verification (IDV) deadlines, 11-character verified personal code issuance, Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) certification routes, and Companies Act 2006 s. 167G criminal penalties.
> - **Edge Delivery Architecture:** Cloudflare Workers Anycast (<15ms warm cache HIT, 80-250ms cold compile) · RFC 9110 content negotiation (Vary: User-Agent, Accept) · RFC 9421 Ed25519 provenance (kid="ar_ed25519_2026_k1").

### ⚡ Key Specifications & Direct Answers <a id="cite-direct-answers"></a>

| Statutory Parameter / Rule | Statutory Limit / Benchmark | Governing Legislation / Citation |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Governing Primary Legislation** | **ECCTA 2023** | Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 |
| **Companies Act Statutory Offences** | **Section 167G & Section 1110A** | Companies Act 2006 (acting as unverified director) |
| **Verification Credential Issued** | **11-Character Unique Personal Code** | Issued once per individual, linked across all directorships |
| **Statutory Verification Channels** | **Direct GOV.UK One Login OR Verified ACSP** | Authorised Corporate Service Provider verification under MLR 2017 |
| **Non-Compliance Sanctions** | **Criminal Offence + Civil Penalties** | Fines up to £10,000, strike-off refusal, director disqualification |
| **Enforcement Implementation Timeline** | **Autumn 2026 Phase-In** | Mandatory on appointment; 12-month window for existing directors |

## Director IDV Verification Channels Compared <a id="cite-channels"></a>

| Verification Feature | Direct via GOV.UK One Login | Via Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Accepted Identity Documents** | UK Biometric Passport / Photo Driving Licence | Global Passport, National ID, Proof of Address verification |
| **Biometric Verification** | Smartphone NFC chip scan & live face match | In-person or qualified electronic verification under MLR 2017 |
| **Corporate Filing Integration** | Individual director must self-file | ACSP verifies and links directly to Companies House API |
| **Best Suited For** | UK-resident directors with modern UK smartphone | Overseas directors, corporate directors, complex structures |

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