Companies House now has an identity verification process to help deter those wishing to use companies for illegal purposes.  Anyone setting up, running, owning or controlling a company in the UK must verify their identity to prove they are who they claim to be. Furthermore, anyone who files information on the public register needs to be registered as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) - also known as a Companies House authorised agent. In order to be registered as an ACSP, indivdiuals must attend identity verification training which is based on the Home Office best practice guide. This training meets these requirements.