Author: Sarah Croft
Understanding Companies House ID Verification: What You Need to Know
Sarah Croft
November 10, 2025
From 18th November 2025, all UK company directors, PSCs, and LLP members must verify their identity with Companies House. This landmark change under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) introduces new verification requirements that can be completed either directly through GOV.UK or via an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
In this blog, TrustID outlines the key elements of the new framework, answers common questions raised during our joint webinar with Companies House, and explains how our Identity Document Validation services support ACSPs in meeting compliance standards.
New MLR guidance recognises trusted digital identities in financial services
Sarah Croft
September 24, 2025
The UK government has shared plans for new guidance recognizing trusted digital identities in financial services, giving firms clarity on how certified Digital Verification Services (DVS) can meet Money Laundering Regulations. The goal is to unlock efficiencies, reduce fraud, and streamline onboarding, helping businesses confidently integrate digital identity into compliance processes.
How to choose the best Right to Work provider: a guide for employers and recruiters
Sarah Croft
September 23, 2025
With penalties for illegal working now reaching £60,000 per worker, employers and recruiters face mounting pressure to get Right to Work checks right. How to choose the best Right to Work provider shows how TrustID’s certified Digital Verification Services can help you stay compliant, protect your business, streamline onboarding and deliver a seamless experience for every new hire.
UK Digital Identity Framework – new terminology changes IDSP to DVS
Sarah Croft
August 27, 2025
The UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (UKDIATF) has recently been updated with new terminology designed to bring greater clarity and consistency across the framework.
Hiring Seasonal Staff? They need Right to Work Checks too
Sarah Croft
August 9, 2025
With September just around the corner, many companies are already anticipating Christmas. Retailers and other organisations that experience an influx of business over the festive period are starting to recruit seasonal staff to support them through the busy times.
Driving smarter onboarding compliance: what we learned at the CIPD Festival of Work
Sarah Croft
June 26, 2025
At the CIPD Festival of Work, HR leaders highlighted the growing demand for smarter onboarding and end-to-end compliance. TrustID’s certified digital identity solutions support this shift—offering fast, secure checks, seamless integration, and a smoother candidate journey, all aligned with Home Office guidance
Companies House Identity Verification: What it means for ACSPs and how to choose IDVT
Sarah Croft
June 19, 2025
Changes from Companies House mean ACSPs must now verify the identity of Directors and PSCs to meet new compliance standards. Certified IDVT solutions like TrustID simplify this process, reduce risk, and ensure fast, secure checks that align with government requirements—helping your firm stay compliant and onboard clients with confidence.
Illegal working enforcement: the reality behind the headlines for employers
Sarah Croft
June 10, 2025
Illegal working enforcement is intensifying across the UK, affecting all employers—not just ‘high-risk’ sectors. Robust Right to Work checks are essential to stay compliant and avoid penalties. Digital solutions like TrustID streamline verification, protect your business, and simplify hiring in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
The 2025 immigration white paper: what does it mean for employer Right to Work compliance?
Sarah Croft
May 13, 2025
The UK Government’s 2025 White Paper outlines considerable reforms to the immigration system aimed at reducing net migration, increasing employer accountability, and strengthening enforcement. These changes have significant implications for employers and in this blog, we explore how they might affect an employer’s approach to Right to Work compliance.
8 ways TrustID is transforming hiring in the hospitality sector
Sarah Croft
May 1, 2025
From restaurants and hotels to fast-service chains, 350+ hospitality businesses use TrustID to streamline Right to Work checks and onboarding.
