Companies House Identity Setup Guide - Outrise

🏢 Companies House Identity Setup

Video walkthrough with step-by-step guide

⚠️ Compulsory from 18 November 2025

💻 Best Completed on Computer or Laptop

While you'll need your smartphone for Step 2 (to download an app and use your camera for ID verification), it's much easier to follow this guide on a larger screen

🎥 Follow Along Walkthrough

Watch our step-by-step video guide while following the written instructions on the right

Click ▶️ to start, then click 🔊 to unmute for full audio guidance
Good news! This is simpler than it looks. Most people complete this in under 15 minutes. Follow along with the video and written guide below. 📱
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Create Your GOV.UK One Login
📋 What you'll need (takes 2 minutes to gather):
  • Email address (any email you check regularly)
  • Mobile phone (for security code)
  • Create an 8+ character password (mix of letters & numbers)
💡 Pro tip: Use a password you'll remember - you'll need this for future Companies House tasks!
🚀 Start Step 1: Create GOV.UK Login
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Verify Your Identity
📱 Essential requirements:
  • Your GOV.UK login from Step 1
  • iPhone or Android phone with camera
  • Ability to download Apps on phone
  • Current address & year you moved in

📸 Choose ONE form of photo ID (the system will scan it with your phone):

📘 Biometric Passport
From any country
🏠 UK Residence Permit
BRP, BRC, or FWP
💡 Pro tip: Have good lighting and a steady hand when taking photos - it makes the process much faster!
📄 Start Step 2: Verify Identity
🆘 Need help?

Stuck on any step? Our team is here to help! Contact us and we'll walk you through it personally. Most issues are resolved in minutes. 📞

🎉 Congratulations! You've Completed Your Setup

Please share your new Companies House Personal Code with us so we can update your records