Definition
A Companies House personal code is the unique 11-character code a person receives after verifying their identity for Companies House. The code belongs to the individual, not to a company, and connects their verified identity to each role they hold, such as director or person with significant control (PSC). Directors give it on the confirmation statement, on appointment and when a company is incorporated.
Where to find it
- Verified with GOV.UK One Login: sign in to Companies House and go to “Manage account”. Anyone who verified after 8 July 2026 was also sent the code by email.
- Verified through an ACSP: Companies House emailed the code to the address the ACSP gave. Saving it to a Companies House account means you can look it up again later.
More on your Companies House personal code, including what to do if your details do not match, is in the ID verification guide.
Personal code vs authentication code
| Personal code | Authentication code | |
|---|---|---|
| Belongs to | A person | A company |
| Length | 11 characters | 6 characters |
| Used for | Confirming you are verified | Authorising online filings |
A director of three companies verifies once and uses the same personal code for each. You can share it with an agent who files for you, and Companies House will issue a new code if yours has been compromised.
Related questions
- Where do I find my Companies House personal code? In "Manage account" on your Companies House account, or in the email Companies House sent.
- How do I file a confirmation statement? You enter each director's personal code during the filing.
Related terms
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Identity verification
Identity verification is the legal requirement, in force since 18 November 2025, for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs)…
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GOV.UK One Login
GOV.UK One Login is the government's single sign-in account for online services, protected by two-factor authentication.
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Person with significant control (PSC)
A person with significant control (PSC) is someone who owns or controls a UK company, sometimes called a beneficial owner.
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Confirmation statement
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