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What does ACSP mean?
ACSP stands for Authorised Corporate Service Provider. It is a business or professional service provider that Companies House authorises to verify clients' identities and act for clients through supported Companies House services.
A client can ask a registered ACSP to verify their identity on their behalf. Read the GOV.UK guidance on using an ACSP to verify your identity for the current process. Statutrak only reads public records.
Who can become an ACSP?
An accountant, solicitor or another professional service provider may apply to become an ACSP if it meets the Companies House requirements. The provider must be supervised for anti-money laundering (AML) purposes by an appropriate UK supervisory body before it can register for this role.
An authorised agent can be a business, such as a limited company or partnership, or an individual who files on behalf of others as a sole trader. The person applying must verify their own identity for Companies House; the official application explains which responsible person can apply for a business and what a sole trader must do.
Registration is for the organisation or person acting as the agent. It does not turn every company that uses the provider into an ACSP. Providers should use the official ACSP registration guidance and the Companies House ACSP application for the current identity and supervision requirements.
What does an ACSP mean for a client company?
A registered ACSP can verify a client's identity on the client's behalf. The client provides the details and identity evidence requested by the ACSP, which must follow the Companies House identity-verification standard.
After the check, Companies House sends the client a personal code. The client uses that code to connect the verified identity to each relevant director or PSC role. Read the personal code guide and the PSC identity-verification guide for those role-specific steps.
What an ACSP tells Companies House
After checking a client, an ACSP can use the official Tell Companies House you have verified someone's identity service. This notification is for a client's check. It cannot be used to notify Companies House that the ACSP's own identity has been verified; the ACSP must complete its own official identity-verification route.
ACSP identity verification and direct verification
You can compare the ACSP route with the official GOV.UK identity-verification guidance. The right route depends on your role and whether you have an ACSP registered for the relevant service.
Statutrak does not verify identities. Search a company to inspect its public record, then use Companies House or speak to your professional adviser when an action is required.
For agencies and professional advisers
If you manage records for several companies, the Agency plan is the relevant Statutrak option to review. It provides monitoring of public company information; it does not replace AML supervision, ACSP registration, identity verification or professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ACSP?
An Authorised Corporate Service Provider is an agent authorised by Companies House to carry out certain services for clients, including identity verification in the circumstances covered by the official service.
Who can register as an ACSP?
A business or professional service provider can apply to Companies House to act as an ACSP. It must meet the registration requirements and be supervised for anti-money laundering purposes by an appropriate UK supervisory body.
Does an ACSP need anti-money laundering supervision?
Yes. AML supervision is a prerequisite for an organisation applying to be an ACSP. The applicant should check the current Companies House and GOV.UK requirements for its own professional service.
Can an ACSP verify my identity for Companies House?
An ACSP can carry out identity verification on a client's behalf where the official service and the provider's registration allow it. The provider then follows the Companies House process for the person's identity and relevant roles.
Is Statutrak an ACSP?
No. Statutrak is an independent service that reads public Companies House records. It does not perform identity verification, act as an ACSP, or provide legal or accounting advice.