Experts in UK Company Formation
Experts in UK Company Formation
Setting up a UK limited company involves two separate identity checks that, understandably, are often confused. Identity verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) and anti-money […]
When registering a UK company, your country of residence – and in some cases your citizenship – can mean extra compliance checks under anti-money laundering rules. This page explains what
From 18 November 2025, UK company directors and People with Significant Control must follow new Companies House identity verification rules. In this video, we explain when existing and new directors
From 18 November 2025, identity verification becomes a legal requirement for UK company formation and ongoing corporate administration. Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, all company directors
Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (EETA), new and existing company directors, People with Significant Control (‘PSC’), and those filing documents with Companies House may need to
An Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), such as Uniwide Formations, is a third-party service provider that acts as an intermediary between a business and Companies House. The authorised status of
Businesses routinely ask for proof of address to ensure that the person they are dealing with lives where they say they do. There are many valid forms of proof of
Whether you choose to set up your new company with Companies House or through a formation agent such as Uniwide Formations, you will need to provide proof of your identity.
With the rate of financial fraud and scams on the rise in the UK, customer due diligence (CDD) and ‘know your client’ (KYC) checks are more important than ever. Thankfully,
From 4th March 2024 onward a series of major changes to Companies House and UK company law will be rolled out as part of the new Economic Crime and Corporate
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