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Companies House roles, personal codes and next steps - explained clearly
Companies House processes can involve several roles, codes, accounts and deadlines. This session helps you understand what applies to your situation, what may already be complete and what the next official step is, while you remain fully in control of your own accounts, decisions and submissions.
Companies House clarity for directors and PSCs
Identity verification is only one part of the Companies House process. Directors and people with significant control may also need to understand how their personal code connects to a particular role, company and deadline.
The difficulty is often not finding official information, but understanding how the different pieces fit together.
Auralen helps you clarify:
- whether you are acting as a director, PSC, or both;
- how your Companies House personal code differs from a company authentication code;
- which role-specific steps may still be required;
- how confirmation statement timing may relate to a director role;
- how to approach situations involving several companies or appointments;
- where the next official step should take place.
You remain fully in control of your own accounts, decisions and submissions. Auralen provides structure, clarification and guidance based on current official sources.
Current session
45 minutes - £59
Complex 75-minute session - £89 after fit review.
Sessions are available in English, Ukrainian and Russian.
Auralen does not verify identity, act as an ACSP, access client accounts, file or submit information, provide representation, or offer UK legal, tax or financial advice.
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Not sure what your next Companies House step is?
Get structured clarity on your roles, personal code, key dates and next official steps while remaining fully in control of the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Companies House identity verification confirms a person’s identity. After verification, a personal code is issued and may need to be used in connection with specific company roles, such as director or PSC. Identity verification is therefore one part of a wider Companies House process, not necessarily the final step.
Companies House identity verification is intended to help improve the accuracy and integrity of the company register and reduce the risk of misuse. For directors and PSCs, verification may also be followed by separate role-specific steps using a personal code.
Identity verification applies to certain people connected with UK companies, including directors and people with significant control (PSCs). After verification, separate role-specific steps may still be required, so it is important to check each role and company individually.
Companies House identity verification can be completed through the official GOV.UK process or through an authorised corporate service provider (ACSP). After successful verification, a personal code is issued. That code may then need to be used separately for specific roles, such as director or PSC.
Problems can arise if personal details do not match Companies House records, a personal code is entered incorrectly, or information provided during identity verification does not match the relevant records. The next step depends on the specific issue, so it is important to identify whether the problem relates to identity verification, the personal code, company records or a particular role.
During the session, we review your Companies House situation step by step, including your role or roles, personal code, relevant dates, company context and the next official step. You remain in control of your own accounts, decisions and submissions throughout. Auralen provides structure and clarification based on current official sources, but does not act on your behalf or submit information for you.
No. Auralen does not act as an authorised corporate service provider (ACSP), verify identity, file information or act on behalf of clients. Auralen provides structured, information-only guidance to help clients understand Companies House processes and complete their own next steps independently.
