I am the director of an established UK Limited Company and need a registered ACSP to generate my Companies House Personal Code for my upcoming CS01 confirmation statement.
Because of my strict data privacy preferences, I am looking for a professional who can accommodate a purely manual identity check, rather than routing me through automated biometric systems.
My Specific Requirements: To align with how I manage my corporate data, I am specifically looking to avoid Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) platforms.
I am looking for a provider who can process my verification without using third-party biometric apps (such as Credas, Thirdfort, Yoti, SmartSearch, or Onfido).
I also prefer to avoid automated "liveness detection" checks or uploading pre-recorded MP4 videos.
The Preferred Process (Companies House Option 2):
I am looking for a straightforward, manual visual check as permitted by UK AML regulations:
I will securely transmit a high-quality PDF scan of my UK Passport and proof of address.
We schedule a quick 5-to-10-minute live video call (Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet).
You manually compare my face on the live call to the physical passport I hold up to the camera, and run your standard text-based AML checks.
You attest to the manual verification via your Companies House portal and provide my 11-character Personal Code.
Questions to Answer in Your Proposal:
To make sure we're on the same page, please quickly address the following in your response:
The Process: Can you confirm your firm is able to execute this via a live Zoom/Teams call without requiring me to use a third-party IDVT app?
Data Storage: Since you are legally required to retain my identity data for 7 years, could you briefly explain how and where my PDF passport scan will be securely stored?
ACSP Status: Please confirm your professional registration and that you are fully authorized by Companies House to issue the Personal Code.
