Director ID Verification for Arab directors — remote, within 24 hours
Identity verification became a legal requirement on 18 November 2025. New directors verify before appointment, while existing directors provide their personal code with the company's next confirmation statement. You can verify directly through GOV.UK One Login or use an authorised ACSP such as Fileminder.
From £198 · One-time process · Completes within 24 hours
Why this is a specific challenge for directors in the Gulf and Arab world
You have two verification routes
You can verify directly with Companies House through GOV.UK One Login using a current biometric passport, or ask an authorised ACSP to verify you.
The ACSP route is designed for exactly this
An Authorised Corporate Service Provider performs the check on your behalf using your existing national ID or passport. No UK document needed. No UK visit required.
Your due date is role-specific
Existing directors provide their personal code with the company's next confirmation statement during the transition. Check the Companies House register for the date attached to each role.
Non-compliance has consequences
The company cannot file its confirmation statement unless all directors are verified. Continuing to act after the due date may be an offence and can lead to enforcement.
Accepted identity documents
We accept national identity documents from the following countries via the ACSP route.
UAE
Emirates ID or passport
Saudi Arabia
Saudi national ID or passport
Kuwait
Kuwaiti civil ID or passport
Qatar
Qatari ID or passport
Bahrain
Bahraini CPR or passport
Oman
Omani ID or passport
Jordan
Jordanian national ID or passport
Egypt
Egyptian national ID or passport
* This list is indicative. Contact us to confirm your specific document is accepted.
How it works
- 1
Message us on WhatsApp
Send your name, company number and the ID document you'll use. We confirm eligibility and send you a secure verification link within a few hours.
- 2
Complete the ID check remotely
Using the secure link, photograph your ID document and record a short video selfie. This takes under 5 minutes and can be done from anywhere in the world.
- 3
We submit to Companies House — done within 24 hours
Once your check is complete, we submit the verification to Companies House. Your director record is updated and you receive confirmation. One and done.
Pricing
£198
One-off per director
- ✓ Verification via authorised ACSP route
- ✓ Accepts Gulf identity documents
- ✓ Completes within 24 hours
- ✓ Arabic & English support
- ✓ No in-person visit or UK trip required
Authorised by Companies House
Fileminder is authorised as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) by Companies House — a specific requirement to perform Director ID Verification on behalf of others.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a dormant company director still need to verify? ▾
- Yes. The requirement applies to all UK company directors regardless of whether the company is trading, dormant or dormant-filing-only. There are no exemptions based on company activity.
- Can I use my Emirates ID or Saudi national ID? ▾
- A current biometric passport from any country can be used with GOV.UK One Login. If you prefer the ACSP route or want to use another document, Fileminder will first confirm that it meets the current Companies House evidence standard.
- What happens if I miss my identity-verification due date? ▾
- A company cannot file its confirmation statement unless all directors are verified. Continuing to act after your due date without completing the requirements may be an offence, and Companies House can use financial penalties, prosecution or referral for disqualification in appropriate cases.
- How long does verification take? ▾
- Once you send us your documents and complete the short video check, we submit to Companies House within 24 hours. The verification status updates on the Companies House register shortly after.
- What is the difference between One Login and ACSP verification? ▾
- GOV.UK One Login is the direct Companies House route and accepts a current biometric passport from any country, as well as certain UK documents. The ACSP route uses an authorised agent such as Fileminder to complete checks to the Companies House standard. Both routes can be used from overseas.
- Can my accountant verify my identity for me? ▾
- Only if they are an ACSP-authorised provider. Not all accountants are authorised — this is a separate Companies House registration. Fileminder is ACSP-authorised and can verify directors remotely.
Check your role's due date now
Don't leave this to the last minute.
The Companies House register shows the verification dates linked to your roles. Check yours and complete both steps before it arrives.
Start your verification nowSun–Thu, 9am–6pm GST · £198 · 24 hours
Disclaimer
General educational guidance only — not legal, tax, accounting, immigration, investment or financial advice. We don't guarantee the information is complete, current or suitable for your situation. Always check official sources (GOV.UK, Companies House, HMRC, the relevant professional body) and speak to a qualified professional before acting. Last reviewed: July 2026.