Business Identification requirements
As a government-regulated company formation agency, we are required to comply with
Anti-Money Laundering
Regulations (AML). As regulated by the government, we are required to obtain two forms of identification from our clients when they
register a company
.
AML ID proof is mandatory when you purchase an ongoing service, such as a registered office, company secretary or business address service.
We aim to avoid inconveniencing our clients and make it a simple process. We will ask you to provide two forms of identification documents. These can be chosen from the list below. Please note that identification documents must be submitted to us to proceed further with your company formation application.
What proof of identification is accepted when registering a business?
We are required to obtain two forms of identification — proof of name and proof of address:
Proof of name (Please submit any one of the following)
-
Copy of current passport (should not be expired)
-
Current UK or EEA photocard driving license
-
Full old-style driving license
-
National identity card with name and photograph of the applicant
-
Residence permit issued by the Home Office to EEA nationals
-
Photographic registration cards for self-employed individuals in the construction industry
-
EEA member state identity card
Proof of address (Please submit any one of the following)
-
Utility bill (gas, electric or water bill issued within the last three months)
-
Council tax bill for the current council tax year
-
Bank statement (or Building Society/Credit Union statement)
-
Mortgage statement from a recognised lender issued for the last full year
-
HMRC self-assessment or tax demand letter
-
NHS medical card
-
Tenancy agreement for the current year or council/housing association rent card
-
Benefit book or original notification letter from benefits agency (only if not used as name proof)
-
Electoral registry entry
Who needs to provide identification?
-
All persons named as directors
-
All persons holding 25% or more of the voting shares
-
The person placing the order (if not named as a director or shareholder)
-
If the director or shareholder is a corporate entity, we apply the same procedure to each entity (to identify the controlling individuals)
How to submit the ID documents?
Once your company formation application is submitted, an email invitation will be sent from Credas (our third party partner) to complete your ID verification online.
In order to complete your ID verification online, you will need to upload 1 or 2 ID documents and 1 Address proof document along with your selfie photograph.
The uploaded documents will be reviewed and you will be reached for any additional information, if required.
What if you are unable to use Credas?
If you are unable to install Credas or upload documents in Credas, you can very well email them to us, provided they are certified.
For the customers based in the UK or EU, the documents can be certified (handwritten and signed) by a registered accountant, a lawyer or a medical doctor, saying they have verified them and they are true to their knowledge.
For the customers outside EU, we will require notarized ID and Address proof documents.
