Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)
Charles Guthrie, Solicitor (LLB, TEP), is a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) registered and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
All ACSP work is undertaken in his capacity as a Freelance Solicitor, not as a Notary Public.
SRA Regulation Details:
Solicitor regulated by the SRA – Personal ID: 309213
Freelance Practice: Charles Guthrie & Co Solicitor – SRA Firm ID: 8009350
18 November 2025.
The new Companies House verification rules come into force on 18 November 2025.
From that date, every PSC will have 14 days to provide their personal code to Companies House.
Verified (ACSPs)
Once verified, each individual will receive a Companies House Personal Code – a unique identifier linking their verified identity to any roles they hold (director, PSC, or incorporator).
Contact for All ACSP Enquiries
For all matters relating to Companies House verification and ACSP services, please contact:
Email: solicitor@lawyerservices.co.uk
Office: Room 101, Golden Cross House, Strand, London WC2N 5EA
Tel: 02031742458
Mob: 07850123141
What is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)?
From 18 November 2025, Companies House will require that all directors, persons with significant control (PSCs), and company incorporators verify their identity before filing or maintaining company information.
Only Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs), such as regulated solicitors, can complete this verification on behalf of clients.
Once verified, each individual will receive a Companies House Personal Code – a unique identifier linking their verified identity to any roles they hold (director, PSC, or incorporator)..
When the Rules Take Effect
The new Companies House verification rules come into force on 18 November 2025.
From that date, every PSC will have 14 days to provide their personal code to Companies House.
The timing of this 14-day window depends on whether the individual:
was already registered before 18 November 2025; and
also serves as a director of the company.
Directors will need to provide their personal code in their next confirmation statement filed after that date.
New directors appointed after 18 November 2025 must provide their code at the time of appointment or company incorporation.
Verification Process – Step by Step
As an ACSP, Charles Guthrie can complete the identity-verification process for you securely and efficiently.
Step 1: Ask for information about the person
The person will need to give you their:
Full name and any former names
Date of birth
Home address
Address history for the last 12 months
Email address
Step 2: Supply Two Identity Documents
At least one document must be from Group A.
Group A (Photographic ID):
Passport (UK or foreign)
Irish passport card
EU/EEA biometric ID card
UK biometric residence permit (BRP)
UK biometric residence card (BRC)
UK or EU photocard driving licence (full or provisional)
UK HM Forces or Armed Forces Veteran ID card
UK Frontier Worker permit
Photographic work or immigration permit
Photographic visa
Firearms licence (UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man)
PRADO-listed photographic ID (for example, national identity card, crew member certificate, or permanent resident card)
Group B (Supporting Documents):
Birth or adoption certificate
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Non-photographic immigration or visa document
Bank or building society statement
UK local authority or social housing tenancy agreement (current address)
Mortgage statement (current address)
Council tax statement (current address)
Utility bill (current address)
Get Verified
To begin your verification, please contact:
Email: solicitor@lawyerservices.co.uk
Tel: 0203 174 2458 | Mob: 07850 123 141
Office: Room 101, Golden Cross House, Strand, London WC2N 5EA
Why Use a Solicitor ACSP?
As a solicitor regulated by the SRA, Charles Guthrie is authorised to carry out verification checks under strict anti-money-laundering (AML) and professional-conduct standards.
Your verification will be:
Legally valid for Companies House filings
Securely stored and encrypted
Processed swiftly – typically within 24 hours once ID is received
This verification will enable you to:
File or update company information
Be appointed as a director
Register or confirm your PSC status
File annual confirmation statements
