November 2026: The Companies House Identity Deadline You Cannot Miss
Identity verification for directors is no longer optional. With penalties rising to £1,500, incompetence is becoming expensive.
The grace period is ending. Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, every director and Person with Significant Control (PSC) must have their identity verified by Companies House by November 2026. Failure is a criminal offence.
For years, company secretarial work was viewed as "paperwork". In 2026, it is a risk management priority. Late filing penalties for private companies have increased to £1,500 for those over six months late. Companies House is now a proactive regulator with teeth.
Small companies are now required to file digital-only accounts. If your CoSec function is still operating in a world of physical mail and manual spreadsheets, you are exposed.
Simplif-i provides Managed CoSec services that ensure 100% compliance, 100% of the time. We do not just file: we protect your standing.
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