Authorised Corporate Service Provider
WHAT IS AN ACSP?
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023) introduces a mandatory Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) regime. This means that anyone verifying identities or filing documents at Companies House on behalf of clients is legally required to become an ACSP.
Because they are regulated for anti-money laundering, ACSPs have a legal obligation to perform customer due diligence on their clients.
ACSPs carry out identity verification checks on directors, PSCs and those who deliver documents to the Registrar on behalf of companies. These processes deliver the same identity assurance as the direct route, in compliance with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
As registered ACSPs, our legal team is fully authorised to handle your identity verifcation needs.
- Client Identification and Verification (IDV): We verify your identity as a company director, LLP member, or PSC in line with Companies House Standards. We collect your approved ID documents securely and can complete the process remotely using digital verification apps.
- Submitting Verification to Companies House: Once we are satisfied, we use our secure, specialised digital account to notify Companies House that your identity has been verified.
- Document Filing & Compliance: We are responsible for submitting company documents and ensuring ongoing compliance.
- Issuance of Personal Codes: Following verification, Companies House will send an 11-character personal code to you, which they will use to confirm their identity for future roles.
Once the process is complete, the Companies House electronic register will be updated, and the company directors or PSC will be formally marked as verified.
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