Proof of ID
Do I need to provide proof of ID?
No if you are buying the Basic or Printed company formation packages.
Yes if you are buying the registered office/service address service (including Privacy, Comprehensive and Ultimate company formation packages) or a virtual office service. In this case we are required by law to hold proof of ID and proof of address.
If you are a Non UK resident you must provide proof of ID and proof of address documents certified by a solicitor, accountant, post office, local council, doctor, minister of religion or notary (accompanied by a relevant stamp). Customers in countries outside the EU will need to provide documents notarised by a Public Notary.
What documents are acceptable for proof?
For UK residents, all we need is your name and address and one of the following documents:
- UK passport
- UK driving licence
- European ID card
For non UK residents, we will need a scanned copy of one of the following documents from each section (one for proof of ID and one for proof of address):
Proof of ID
- Passport
- Driving licence (with photocard)
- National identity card
- HM Forces identity card
- Employment identification card
- Disabled drivers blue pass
Proof of address
Note: The document must be dated within the last 3 months and it must show both name and address.
- Gas or electricity bill
- Telephone bill (excluding mobile phone bill)
- Water bill
- Mortgage statement
- Council tax bill
- Bank statement
- TV licence