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UK Company Registration: Companies House, PSC and Identity Verification
The official process covers company type, directors, shareholders or guarantors and PSCs. Reconcile ownership and actual control before choosing the name and business classification.
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Regulator
- Companies House
- Verified
- 2026-10-09
Choose the structure and control disclosures
The official process covers company type, directors, shareholders or guarantors and PSCs. Reconcile ownership and actual control before choosing the name and business classification.
Verify identity and prepare the filing
Check current Companies House identity-verification and personal-code requirements for each role. Prepare the memorandum, articles, capital or guarantee statement, address and SIC classification before filing.
Maintain the company
Keep the incorporation certificate and plan company records, confirmation statements and tax tasks. Identity verification, incorporation and FCA authorisation are separate processes.
Official portals and sources
All links above point to official government, registry, regulator, bank or standards body sites, verified on 2026-10-09.
FAQ
- Does incorporation include a bank account or payment licence?
- No. Incorporation, bank onboarding and permission for regulated activities are separate processes. Assess each against the actual business model.
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