November 2026: The IDV Mandate Is Not Optional
The Companies House IDV deadline is approaching. Failure to verify director identities will result in disqualification. Act now.
The grace period for the new Companies House Identity Verification (IDV) mandate is closing. By November 2026, every director and Person with Significant Control must be verified. The ACSP registration requirements are already active.
This is not a suggestion. It is a legal mandate. Failure to comply will lead to director disqualification and significant financial penalties. Many boards are treating this as a low-level administrative task. They are wrong. This is a governance risk that sits squarely with the executive team.
Audit your corporate records now. Ensure every identity is verified and every filing is accurate. Simplif-i provides the forensic CoSec support to ensure you stay on the right side of the regulator.
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