Many UK business owners will already be aware of upcoming compliance changes. Companies House has confirmed that identity verification will soon be compulsory for company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs). This month, the agency officially announced the implementation date. From 18 November 2025, company directors and PSCs will be required to provide a personal code when filing registration documents.

Since UK company registration requires a real, compliant UK address, this has become a major headache for some business owners.We’ll discuss what to do if your UK company’s registered address is disputed or deemed non-compliant—and how overseas business owners can still register a UK company without a physical address in the country.

All companies operating in the UK must be registered with Companies House. Once registered, they are required to submit an annual Confirmation Statement and Annual Accounts, which help the public, investors, and government assess a company’s financial health and operations.

Hundreds of UK companies have been fined for submitting false information during registration. Donald Trump has imposed 10 per cent tariffs.