Sep 22, 2026 · 21 min · 10 segments
We look at how the recent implementation of identity verification either direct or through an Authorised Company Service Provider (ACSP) at Companies House, might have changed the landscape of…
Ray BlakeHost
Graham BarrowHost
So I think if I take those two things together, you're referring to the huge reform programme that started a couple of years ago with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.

And in particular, the new identity verification regime, which has been running for almost a year now, which is plenty of time to start seeing if it's caused any long-term change in behaviour in respect of company registrations.

So I think if I take those two things together, you're referring to the huge reform programme that started a couple of years ago with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.

And in particular, the new identity verification regime, which has been running for almost a year now, which is plenty of time to start seeing if it's caused any long-term change in behaviour in respect of company registrations.
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