Understanding Client Identification & Verification - Companies House vs. MLR Requirements

Introduction

Not all client identification and verification requirements are the same. If you are currently supervised for AML purposes, you may be eligible to register as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) to carry out identity verification for Companies House under the new verification regime.

This short webinar will explore the key differences between client identification and verification under the new Companies House ACSP requirements and those set out in the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• An overview of the Companies House verification requirements
• The timing of verification checks
• Information required to complete verification
• Who must be verified and when
• Use of reliance and third parties
• Record-keeping and information retention obligations
• Potential consequences of failing to verify

This webinar was recorded on 21st July 2025

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