If you're a director or Person with Significant Control (PSC) of a UK company, there's a change that's already live and worth checking you're not behind on. Since 18 November 2025, identity verification has been a mandatory part of appointing a new director or registering a new PSC. If you're setting up a company or bringing someone new onto the board, this step is no longer optional paperwork — it's a precondition. No verification, no appointment. For directors and PSCs alre