November 2026: The Hard Deadline for Board ID Verification
17 November 2026 is the final deadline for Companies House identity verification. Non-compliance carries criminal liability and filing blocks.
The transition period for the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act ends on 17 November 2026. This is a hard deadline. Every director and person with significant control (PSC) must be identity-verified. Failure is not just an administrative hurdle; it carries criminal liability and immediate filing restrictions. If you cannot file, you cannot trade effectively. The February 2026 fee hikes were the warning shot. Now the target is compliance. Ensure your board is verified before the deadline paralysis hits the system.
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