--- title: "Understanding the ECCTA 2023: What It Means for You" description: Learn about the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and how new identity verification rules will impact UK businesses starting in 2025. image: https://thedtgroup.co.uk/hubfs/8.png --- [![the dt group logo](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/the%20dt%20group%20logo_banner-1.png?width=300&height=150&name=the%20dt%20group%20logo_banner-1.png "the dt group logo")](https://thedtgroup.co.uk) - [Franchisor Accounting](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/franchisor-accounting) - [Franchisor Accounting](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/franchisor-accounting) - [Business Planning & Funding](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/business-planning) - [Fractional Finance Support](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/your-fractional-finance-function) - [Children's Activities Providers](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/vatexemption) - [Franchisee Accounting](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/franchisee-accounting) - [Franchisee Accounting](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/franchisee-accounting) - [Business Planning & Funding](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/business-planning) - [Fractional Finance Support](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/your-fractional-finance-function) - [Children's Activities Providers](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/vatexemption) - [Business Planning & Funding](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/business-planning) - [Business Planning](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/business-planning) - [Funding & Finance](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/funding-finance) - [Accounting for SMEs](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/small-business-accounting) - [About Us](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/about-us) - [Our Blog](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/blog) - [Contact us](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/enquiries) [Contact us](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/enquiries) [![the dt group logo](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/the%20dt%20group%20logo_banner-1.png?width=300&height=150&name=the%20dt%20group%20logo_banner-1.png "the dt group logo")](https://thedtgroup.co.uk) [Contact us](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/enquiries) - [Franchisor Accounting](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/franchisor-accounting) - [Franchisor Accounting](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/franchisor-accounting) - [Business Planning & Funding](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/business-planning) - [Fractional Finance Support](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/your-fractional-finance-function) - [Children's Activities Providers](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/vatexemption) - [Franchisee Accounting](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/franchisee-accounting) - [Franchisee Accounting](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/franchisee-accounting) - [Business Planning & Funding](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/business-planning) - [Fractional Finance Support](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/your-fractional-finance-function) - [Children's Activities Providers](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/vatexemption) - [Business Planning & Funding](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/business-planning) - [Business Planning](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/business-planning) - [Funding & Finance](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/funding-finance) - [Accounting for SMEs](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/small-business-accounting) - [About Us](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/about-us) - [Our Blog](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/blog) - [Contact us](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/enquiries) # Understanding the ECCTA 2023: What It Means for You By [the dt group](https://thedtgroup.co.uk/blog/author/the-dt-group) Oct 29, 2025, 1:26:50 PM 2 Minutes Read You may have recently received a message from **Companies House** about the next stage of the **Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023)**. If so, there’s no need to worry - this is part of a planned rollout designed to make company ownership and control in the UK more transparent.   At **the dt group**, we want to make sure you understand what’s changing, when it’s happening, and what you need to do to stay compliant. ### What’s changing and why From **Autumn 2025**, Companies House will begin requiring all **directors**, **persons with significant control (PSCs)**, and **LLP partners** to verify their identity. This is being introduced to strengthen the integrity of the UK business register and reduce the risk of financial crime. The good news? If you hold multiple directorships or LLP appointments, you’ll only need to verify your identity once. ### Key dates to keep in mind | Date | What happens | | --- | --- | | **June 2025** | Identity verification opens for directors, PSCs, and LLP partners. | | **18 November 2025** | Identity verification becomes mandatory for anyone filing on behalf of a company or LLP. | | **Spring 2026** | Full verification requirements come into force. From this point, all relevant individuals will need to be verified before any new filings with Companies House. | Although there’s expected to be a **12-month transition period** for existing businesses, early adoption is strongly recommended to avoid delays or compliance issues later on.   ### How to verify your identity There are three ways to complete the verification process: 1. **Online via GOV.UK** – The simplest and fastest method, especially if you have a biometric passport (issued after 2006) from any country. 2. **In person at your local Post Office** – Available to UK residents only. 3. **Through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)** – Accountants or solicitors can register to provide this service if they wish. While **the dt group** will **not be registering as an ACSP**, we made this decision because the government’s free online and in-person verification routes are accessible to everyone - meaning there’s no need to pay for this service elsewhere. Importantly, **we will continue to file documents and submissions on your behalf** as we always have. There’s no change to our current services. ### Once verified Once your identity has been verified, you’ll receive a **unique verification code** from Companies House. Keep this safe - you’ll need it: - When filing future **confirmation statements**. - For any **future appointments** as a director or PSC. We’ll need your code the next time we file a confirmation statement on your behalf, so please ensure it’s stored securely.   If you have any questions about what this means for your business, or how to prepare, **contact your dt group portfolio manager**. 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